Harley-Davidson FXDWGI problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
11,400 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2006 model years. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 15 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 13.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 6.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 6.7% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 6.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 6.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Engine | 2 |
| Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar | 2 |
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 |
Electrical System: 6; Power Train: 4; Suspension: 3; Engine: 2; Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar: 2; Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery:Cables: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting: 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 | 11 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 4 |
| 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: 11; 25,000 to 49,999: 4; 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 (11). 0 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 |
| 2007 | 3 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2019 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2007: 3; 2008: 3; 2010: 2; 2012: 1; 2014: 4; 2019: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting 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 10189201 · 2007-04-29 (April 29, 2007)
DRIVING IN TRAFFIC WENT TO USE THE BRAKE PUSHED ON IT. IT WENT TO THE GROUND WITH THE FOOT PEG, MY FOOT HIT THE GROUND THE ROD DUG IN LOCKED UP REAR WHEEL AND LET GO 3 TIMES AT 40 MPH (MESSED THE CAR THAT STOPPED AT LAST MINUTE FOR TURN). THEN I LOOKED DOWN AT THE PEDAL AND PUSH RODSTILL CONNECTED TO MASTERCYLENDER WAS BOUNCING ON THE GROUND I WAS AFRAID THAT IT WAS GOING TO LOCK UP AGAIN OR DIG IN AND FLIP ME OFF IHE BIKE. I LEANED BIKE WAY OFF TO THE LEFT TO KRRP ROD OFF THE GROUND THAT MADE IT ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO STOP WITH FRONT BRAKE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10189201 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10324280 · 2010-04-07 (April 7, 2010)
REAR TAIL LIGHT FILLS WITH WATER WHEN RIDING IN WET WEATHER. THIS CAUSES THE TAILLIGHT BULB TO BURN OUT SO THERE ARE NO TAILLIGHTS OR BRAKE LIGHT WORKING. THE BACK OF THE BIKE IS COMPLETELY DARK. ALSO LATER IT AFFECTED THE TURN SIGNALS BECAUSE THE CONTACTS CORRODED AND FAILED TO WORK ALSO. TALKED TO 3 HARLEY DEALERS AND THEY SAID IT WAS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH NO REAL FIX. MAYBE CAULK IT OR BUY A NEW OR DIFFERENT TAILLIGHT. OR THEY TOLD ME TO DRILL SOME HOLES IN THE BOTTOM OF THE TAILLIGHT TO LET THE WATER DRAIN OUT. STILL NOT FIXING THE PROBLEM.…
Owner-reported narrative. 10,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10595565 · 2014-06-02 (June 2, 2014)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING 70 MPH, THE CHECK ENGINE AND BATTERY WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED AS THE ENGINE STALLED. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO RECHARGE THE BATTERIES AND RESTART THE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT REMOVED THE ROTOR AND THE BOLTS THAT HELD THE COMPENSATING SPRING WERE LAYING INSIDE THE ROTOR, STUCK TO THE MAGNETS. THE BOLTS WERE SPINNING AND PULLED THE STATOR APART, DISABLING THE CHARGING SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS ABLE TO REPLACE THE ROTOR AND THE STATOR HIMSELF. TH…
Owner-reported narrative. 37,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10595565 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10629928 · 2014-09-01 (September 1, 2014)
SCREWS HOLDING 2 PIECE ROTOR ASSEMBLY CAME LOOSE ON FWY ON WAY TO WORK.HEARD A FAINT METALLIC KNOCK ON LEFT SIDE BY PRIMARY COVER. AFTER WORK FIRED IT UP AND HEADED TO MECHANIC SHOP (NON HD). CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND BATTERY LIGHT CAME ON SO TO AVOID MORE DAMAGE AND POSS ACCIDENT I HAD AAA TOW IT TO BIKE SHOP. THEY HAD TO REPLACE ROTOR,STATOR, VOLT REG AND BATTERY WHEN STATOR WINDINGS SHORTED OUT. HD EXTREMELY LUCKY I DID NOT HAVE AN ACCIDENT BECAUSE OF THEIR FAULTY DESIGN/ENGINEERING/QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES. REALLY , A 3 CENT SCREW COMES UNDONE A…
Owner-reported narrative. 32,091 miles reported. Look up ODI 10629928 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186178 · 2007-03-26 (March 26, 2007)
TL*- THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON WIDE GLIDE WITH 4 FAILURE MILEAGE HAD A BAD VIBRATION IN THE ENGINE, WHICH SEEMED TO BE A TRANSMISSION PROBLEM. HE COULD NO LONGER FIND NEUTRAL, AND THE HANDLE BARS WERE UNDER RECALL 06V474000. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER EIGHT TIMES, WITH NO RESOLUTION. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. 4 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186178 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10186913 · 2007-04-03 (April 3, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDWGI. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE IN JANUARY OF 2006. THE CONTACT IMMEDIATELY BROUGHT THE LETTER TO THE DEALER, BUT THE VEHICLE HAS STILL NOT BEEN REPAIRED. ONE WEEK AGO, THE DEALER CLAIMED TO HAVE EIGHT ORDERS PENDING FOR THE HANDLE BARS, BUT THE MANUFACTURER HAD NOT SENT ANY TO THE DEALER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THIS WAS A SAFETY ISSUE AND WOULD LIKE A RESOLUTION FOR THIS FAILURE. THE CONTACT CITED RECALL CAMPAIGN # 06V474000 FOR STEERING: WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR. THE CURRENT MILEAGE …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10186913 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10143676 · 2005-11-25 (November 25, 2005)
1) IMPROPERLY INSTALLED PARTS AT MANUFACTURING PLANT, CAUSING THROTTLE CABLES TO RUB HOLES IN FUEL TANK TUNNEL SECTION OF FRAME. 2). HOLE RUBBED THROUGH FUEL TANK AND THROTTLE CABLES. DEALER SAID UNSAFE TO DRIVE, AND 12 WEEKS TO GET REPLACEMENT PARTS. I CAN NOT PUT VEHICLE BACK INTO SERVICE UNTIL NEW PARTS ARE AVAILABLE. 3). MANUFACTURER'S CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE WAS CONTACTED AND INFORMED US THAT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE AT DEALERSHIP FOR A MINIMUM OF 12 WEEKS AFTER DEALER SUBMITS THE LIST OF PARTS NEEDED TO REMEDY THE RECALL. CUST…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10143676 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2006 | 2 |
2004: 1; 2006: 2