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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 FXD | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1990 | 0 | 2 |
| 1989 | 0 | 1 |
| 1988 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986 | 0 | 1 |
A model year gets its own page when it has enough data for at least three sections
Most common problems
- Engine and engine cooling5
- Suspension3
- Power train3
- Fuel system, gasoline3
- Electrical system3
- Structure2
- Service brakes2
- Fuel system, other2
NHTSA ODI complaints, all model years
Recalls
9 campaigns cover the FXD.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 3,285 MY 2009 FXD, FXDF, FXDC, FXDL, AND FXDB MOTORCYCLES. THE JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A DEFECTIVE WELD THAT MAY ALLOW THE JIFFY STAND ASSEMBLY TO NOT RETRACT AS INTENDED.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES BUILT AND SHIPPED TO CALIFORNIA, THE CATALYTIC MUFFLER PROTECTIVE HEAT SHIELD WAS NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW DIRECT CONTACT WITH THIS MUFFLER AND CAUSE INJURY.
CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE TRANSMISSION MAY GO INTO A FALSE NEUTRAL POSITION EVEN THOUGH THE NEUTRAL INDICATOR LIGHT IS ILLUMINATED.
ON CERTAIN DYNA, XL, AND TOURING MOTORCYCLES, THE TAIL LIGHT BULB CAN FALL OUT OF THE SOCKET.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.
THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.
NHTSA recalls