The front brakes on my Fat Bob do not work due to the ABS module failing. The brake lever is near impossible to squeeze and does not provide any stopping power.
The worst 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
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- Brakes2
- Electrical1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF 17
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin PAB1171 (rev b): software update for screamin eagle pro...
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Midtronics GRX-3110 and DCA-8000 software
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
What 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 harley-davidson fxdf. The contact heard an abnormal noise and noticed that the pipe was only mounted to the headers. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where they diagnosed that the bolts detached from the pipes near the mounting bracket. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact was informed that there was no recall on the bolts near the mounting bracket; however, the vehicle was included in the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v794000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact had not received a recall notification. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign number: 14v413000 (electrical system), but the VIN was excluded. The failure mileage was approximately 62,011.
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Questions about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF
Is the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF, close to a typical FXDF model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2012 Harley-Davidson FXDF have?
No recalls on record.
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