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Harley-Davidson FX years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the Harley-Davidson FX since 1990, and 5 recalls have been issued. The 1997 model year has 2 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
5
Worst year
1997
Model years
1990-2000

Harley-Davidson FX years to avoid

No model year of the Harley-Davidson FX stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Harley-Davidson FX years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Harley-Davidson FX complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

19901996199719982000

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Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson FX problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Harley-Davidson FX problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2000-1Suspension00
1998-1Engine00
1997-2Brakes10
1996-1Engine20
1990-1Fuel system30

Recalls 5

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Questions about the Harley-Davidson FX

What years of the Harley-Davidson FX should you avoid?

No single model year of the Harley-Davidson FX has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Harley-Davidson FX?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Harley-Davidson FX?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by engine (2) and fuel system (1).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FX have?

5 recalls between 1990 and 2000. The 1990 model year has the most, with 3.

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