2006 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
15 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
12,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2006 model year. Data snapshot: . 11 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 15 complaints (13.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 53.3% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 2 | 13.3% |
| Engine operation | 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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads | 2 |
| Tires | 2 |
| Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Pads: 2; Tires: 2; Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 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 | 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: 7; 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 (7). 4 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 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2005: 1; 2006: 5; 2007: 1; 2008: 3; 2010: 3; 2019: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10145151 · 2005-12-14 (December 14, 2005)
2006 ULTRA CLASSIC HAS SMOKED SINCE DAY I BOUGHT IT! HAD ONLY 2 MILES ON IT WHEN I WAS GIVEN THE PDI BY SALESMAN. BIKE IS STILL SMOKING ON STARTUP WHEN COLD. SO FAR HARLEY'S ONLY ANSWER IS TO WRENCH MY ENGINE, WHICH IN ESSENCE MEANS I HAVE PURCHASED A USED BIKE FOR A NEW PRICE! *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10145151 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10148742 · 2006-01-26 (January 26, 2006)
MOTORCYCLE ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER AND TACHOMETER LOST POWER (NEEDLES TO ZERO). FOUND THAT BRAKE LIGHTS, TURN SIGNALS, AND EMERGENCY FLASHER LIGHTS WERE ALSO A NONFUNCTIONAL, LEAVING ME UNABLE TO RENDER ANY OF THE STANDARD WARNINGS OF STOPS, TURNS OR TROUBLE.*AK HD MECHANICS BELIEVE THAT THE FAILURE WAS THE SPEEDOMETER AND SAY THAT THE FAILURE IMPACTS THE LIGHTS AS THE TURN SIGNALS' AUTO SHUTOFF IS INTEGRATED WITH THE SPEEDOMETER. I THINK THAT THIS DESIGN IS FAULTY DO TO THE LACK OF REDUNDENCY OR SEPARATENESS IN THE CIRCUIT WHICH ALLOWS A…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10148742 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10166611 · 2006-08-26 (August 26, 2006)
REAR BRAKE FAILURE AT APPROXIMATELY 14, 630 MILES, DUE TO CORROSION OF BRAKE SHAFT PIVOT ARM. UNIT NO LONGER HAS GREASE FITTING. I CAN FIND NO SERVICE INTERVAL SPECIFICATION FOR THIS PART. REPAIRED UNDER WARRANTY BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON TECHNICIAN IN BLUE SPRINGS, MO. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 14,630 miles reported. Look up ODI 10166611 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10169109 · 2006-09-21 (September 21, 2006)
THE CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF HIS 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON ULTRA CLASSIC WHEN THE REAR TIRE WENT FLAT. THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO FISHTAIL AND CRASHED INTO A CONCRETE WALL. *TS THE VEHICLE'S LEFT HEADLIGHT, LEFT FRONT PEGS, SEAT, LEFT DRY BOX, LEFT SIDE AND HANDLE BAR WERE DAMAGED. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10169109 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10171022 · 2006-10-16 (October 16, 2006)
MOTOR STUMBLES, COUGHS, DIES FOR NO REASON. MOTORCYCLE DIES WHEN TURNING AND FALL OVER ON MY LEG CAUSING INJURY. HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALER SAYS CANT FIND PROBLEM. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 35 miles reported. Look up ODI 10171022 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10175580 · 2006-12-08 (December 8, 2006)
I WAS PREPARING TO STOP AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT ON MY 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI WHEN MY FRONT BRAKE LEVER LOST ALL FEELING AND MOVED TO THE HANDLE BAR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE BRAKE MATERIAL HAD SEPARATED FROM THE BACKING PLATE. NOW, I HAVE HAD A SECOND BRAKE PAD, ON THE REAR BRAKE DO THE SAME WITH THE BRAKE MATERIAL SEPARATING FROM THE BACKING PLATE. NEITHER SET OF BRAKES WAS BELOW THE WEAR LIMIT. THIS TYPE OF INCIDENT COULD VERY EASILY RESULT IN A CATASTROPHIC DEATH OR INJURY. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 12,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10175580 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10198972 · 2007-08-09 (August 9, 2007)
I AM WRITING ABOUT A BRAND NEW DUNLOP D402 MU85B16 SW TIRE I BOUGHT FOR MY 2006 (HARLEY DAVIDSON) FLHTCUI IN PREPARATION FOR A NEARLY 3700 MILE ROAD TRIP. THE TRIP WENT JUST FINE, FOR ABOUT THE FIRST 450 MILES. AT THAT POINT THE TIRE, WHICH HAD LESS THAN 500 MILES TOTAL USE, SELF- DESTRUCTIVE. THE TIRE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE INNER CORE ( PHOTOGRAPHS CAN BE PROVIDED). THE RUBBER TREAD ?FLAPPING? AGAINST THE WIRING HARNESS UNDER THE REAR FENDER ENTIRELY SEVERED THE WIRING. BY SEVERING THE WIRING HARNESS, OF COURSE, THE TAIL LIGHTS, BRAKE L…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,017 miles reported. Look up ODI 10198972 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10219389 · 2008-02-28 (February 28, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE LINING OF THE BRAKE PAD FELL OFF AFTER IT RUSTED. WHILE DRIVING 4 MPH, THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER EXTENDED COMPLETELY DOWN AND THE CONTACT HAD TO USE THE REAR BRAKES TO STOP. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A REPAIR SHOP AND HAD THEM REPLACE THE SHOES IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE FAILURE. HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS NOT BEEN NOTIFIED. THE PURCHASE DATE AND ENGINE SIZE WERE UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 29,680 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 28,140. UPDATED 03/18/08. *LJ THE CONSUME…
Owner-reported narrative. 28,140 miles reported. Look up ODI 10219389 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.