2006 Harley-Davidson Flhtci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (1) · Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors (1)
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Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flhtci model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (7)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-04-04 · M1612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. purpose: revision. update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. this bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and milwaukee-eight ge
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-02-04 · Electrical System · 33,543 mi“multiple failures on a harley-davidson electra glide classic motorcycle are being reported in this complaint. 1. rear brake light failure due to rear wheel rubbing against wire harness located inside rear fender well. wiring insulation was destroyed and wiring was damaged to the point of being inoperable. wiring harness part number 68772-06 …”
2010-08-30 · Power Train:clutch Assembly:pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) · 22,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson flhtci electra glide classic motorcycle. while riding 10 mph he went to down shift into a lower gear and the shift linkage broke. he could not shift into low gear, high gear or neutral. he pulled to the side of the road and did some temporary repairs where he used some tie rods to tie the shift rod back t…”
2009-09-04 · Wheels“harley davidson 2006 electra glide classic (flhtci). consumer is writing about poor customer service with harley davidson. *nj while riding the bike, the consumer heard a loud noise and felt a jolt while shifting between second and third gear . it was a very loud noise and then a vibration/rattling noise. he stopped to check, but he didn't fin…”
2007-09-30 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System:injectors“bike hiccups and dies and then starts again. it does this cold or hot going straight or turning. dealer gives excuse as a stage one race kit for exhaust, also it might need to have new injectors put in. dealer states harley won't cover the cost (they did prior but now won't) but this is a failure and a severe accident waiting to happen. during …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.