Harley-Davidson FXDI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
8 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
3,200 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2003 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Fuel/Propulsion System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 8 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 25.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 12.5% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 1 |
| Tires:Tread/Belt | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Cables | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System:Injectors: 1; Power Train: 1; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 1; Tires:Tread/Belt: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Cables: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2006 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
2005: 1; 2006: 3; 2007: 1; 2010: 1; 2016: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel/Propulsion System leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10178290 · 2007-01-10 (January 10, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL FOR 2004 HARLEY DAVIDSON SUPER GLIDE FXDI CONCERNING THE THROTTLE CABLE TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER ON 12/27/06, AND WAS TOLD BY THE MECHANIC THAT THERE WAS ANOTHER RECALL FOR THE GAS TANK OR GAS CABLE. PRESENTLY, THE DEALERSHIP HAS THE MOTORCYCLE, AND WAS TOLD THAT THEY NEEDED AUTHORIZATION FROM HARLEY TO GET THE PARTS FOR THE REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAS CALLED THE MANUFACTURE AND THEY SAID THEY WOULD CONTACT THE DEALERSHIP. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DEAL…
Owner-reported narrative. 14,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10178290 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10170086 · 2006-10-06 (October 6, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE STALLED WHILE IN TURNS AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. THE DEALERSHIP DETERMINED THE WRONG FUEL INJECTOR WAS INSTALLED AT THE FACTORY, AND THE FUEL INJECTOR WAS REPLACED. UPDATED 10/25/2006 - *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 2,400 miles reported. Look up ODI 10170086 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 |
2003: 1; 2004: 1; 2005: 0; 2006: 0