Complaints by model year
Each bar is one model year. The most recent years are still collecting complaints.
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026
Year by year
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 Dyna | 5 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Wheels4
- Power train3
- Unknown or other2
- Service brakes, hydraulic2
- Suspension1
- Steering1
- Service brakes1
- Fuel system, gasoline1
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
EU safety alerts
Safety Gate, the European Union's rapid alert system, names the Dyna in 2 alerts. European versions can differ from the North American car.
There may be corrosion in the banjo bolt threads of the front brake. The thread might consequently break and the banjo bolts loosen. This could cause deterioration in brake performance and a possible collision.
The front brake master cylinder may experience corrosion in the threads for the brake line banjo bolt. If this condition remains undetected, it could result in a sudden loss of brake fluid, which could lead to a loss of front brake function, possibly resulting…
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0
Recalls
5 campaigns cover the Dyna.
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2012 FXST103, FLSTC, FLSTC103, FLSTF, FLSTF103, FXDL, FXDWG, FXDWG103, FXDC, FXDB, FLSTN, FLSTN103, FLSTC103Shrine, FLSTFB, FLSTFB103, FXS, FXS103, FLS, FLS103, FLD, FLD103, FXDF, and FXDF103 Dyna and Softail motorcycles manufactured August 22, 2011, through February 24, 2012. In the affected motorcycles, the threads for the brake line banjo bolt in the front brake master cylinder may corrode.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A BATTERY CADDY BOLT MAY LOOSEN UNDER NORMAL RIDING CONDITIONS. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE BOLT CAN BACK OUT WHICH ALLOWS THE BATTERY TO SHIFT POSITION AND THEN HOLD THE BATTERY IN A POSITION WHICH MAY ALLOW THE BATTERY TERMINALS TO CONTACT THE METAL BATTERY CADDY COVER AND ABRADE THROUGH THE POSITIVE TERMINAL PROTECTIVE BOOT.
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH DEFECTIVE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVES. THE FUNCTIONALITY OF THE 'ON' POSITION AND THE 'RESERVE' POSITION OF THE VALVE MAY HAVE BEEN REVERSED.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A CONDITION OCCURS THAT COULD ALLOW PRESSURE TO BUILD UP IN THE FUEL TANK. ON FUEL INJECTED VEHICLES, THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE FUEL TO SPRAY OUT UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN THE FUEL CAP IS REMOVED. ON CARBURETED VEHICLES, EXCESSIVE FUEL COULD BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CARBURETOR, WHICH WOULD EVENTUALLY ALLOW FUEL TO DRIP FROM THE AIR CLEANER.
THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
NHTSA recalls