2006 Harley-Davidson Fxdli problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Structure:body (2) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (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
2019-08-09 · Structure:body · 24,500 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley-davidson low rider fxdli. while driving 35 mph, the steering wheel became loose while driving over bumps and there was an abnormal rattling noise. additionally, the fork lock was inoperable. the contact called myrtle beach harley-davidson (4710 s kings hwy, myrtle beach, sc 29575, (843) 369-5555), but was not dia…”
2013-10-04 · Structure:body“purchased 2006 harley davidson fxdli for my wife in 2007, we have had a problem with ignition cylinder/fork lock mechanism for some time. issue is that it takes more effort than really necessary to operate, whether removing the key or placing in the start position. can not feel the switch detent points accurately at all times. motorcycle has been …”
2013-10-04 · Vehicle Speed Control“purchased 2006 fxdli in 2007 for my wife, we have had problems where the speedometer stops working. no warning, no "check engine" light illumination during occurrence (hence no trouble code stored). speedo fails intermittent, cycle hot or cold, while driving or from stop. motorcycle is equipped with a tachometer as well, it continues to function no…”
2013-08-06 · Power Train · 11,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2006 harley davidson fxdli motorcycle. the contact stated that the vehicle was included and repaired under a manufacturer's recall. the contact stated that later while driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle decelerated independently. the contact also noticed a vibration from the front end of the vehicle. the contact inspec…”
2008-10-03 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 18,000 mi“rotor and stator failure due to screws backing out and shearing damaging regulator clutch primary drive chain loss of electrical system and engine failure! parts replaced with new revision kit b. *tr…”
2006-08-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,100 mi“dt*: the contact stated the motorcycle was losing power, as if it lost half the power of the motor. this occurred whether accelerating or not. it has been a consistent problem that has almost caused an accident. the service dealer could not determine the cause of the problem. the motorcycle looses power when accelerating or at s steady throttle…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.