2000 Harley-Davidson FXDL: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
1,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2000 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Carburetor System: 1; Fuel System, Other:Storage:Fuel Gauge System: 1; Suspension:Rear: 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 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 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 (1). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
2001: 2; 2003: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator leads the component reports. 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 10007628 · 2003-02-17 (February 17, 2003)
EXTENSIVE OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10007628 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 559768 · 2001-02-21 (February 21, 2001)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A LETTER FROM MANUFACTURER STATING THE POSSIBILITY OF A REAR CAM BEARING FAILURE, THE FAILURE COULD CAUSE ENGINE TO GLIDE TO A STOP, CONSUMER HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING MISSES IN THE ENGINE FROM 2800 AND 3200 RPM AND STATES THIS COULD BE DUE TO A FAULTY CAM BEARING AND FEELS THIS SHOULD BE REPAIRED PRIOR TO ANY FAILURE. *SLC
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 559768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 745998 · 2001-05-28 (May 28, 2001)
I HAVE RECEIVED A LETTER FROM THE HARLEY-DAVIDSON COMPANY OF THE POSSIBLE FAILURE OF MY REAR CAM BEARING. I DO NOT FEEL SAFE RIDING THE BIKE. WHEN THE BEARING FAILS DOES THE MOTOR SIEZE CAUSING THE REAR TIRE TO LOCK UP?IS THERE ANY WARNING BEFOREHAND OF THE BEARING FAILING OR IS THIS A SUDDEN FAILURE ISSUE? HOPE I'M NOT RIDING THE BIKE ,WITH MY CHILD ,IN THE PASSING LANE ON THE INTERSTATE AT 70 MPH WHEN THIS HAPPENS. COULD GET A LITTLE HAIRY! WHY IS THERE NOT A RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM?*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 745998 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.