2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdci problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
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
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
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
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What owners report
2012-04-16 · Power Train · 19,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson dyna fxdci motorcycle. the contact was driving 75 mph when a blowing noise was heard from the drive case. the vehicle was taken to the dealer and the manufacturer was contacted. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 19,000 and the current mileage was 20,000. …”
2008-06-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 25,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson fxdci. the contact purchased the vehicle at an authorized dealer and was unaware that it was not epa certified. when the vehicle is started, the muffler makes a very loud noise. the baffles are also loosening, which are part of the muffler. the vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer on three occasio…”
2006-12-08 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 2,700 mi“dt*: the contact stated that the engine made a noise after driving 30 minutes. the vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who replaced the cylinder and piston kit. updated 01/17/07. *jb…”
2006-08-10 · Electrical System · 680 mi · 🔥 fire“dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle caught fire however there was no known reason for what caused the fire. the insurance company determined the motorcycle was too badly burned to determine a cause. the firefighters expressed the gas tank and electronic module may have exploded which could have caused the fire.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.