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

Owners have filed 33 complaints about the Harley-Davidson FXDL since 1999, and 10 recalls have been issued. The 2003 model year has 7 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and fuel system problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
33
Recalls
10
Worst year
2003
Model years
1999-2016

Harley-Davidson FXDL years to avoid

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

Best Harley-Davidson FXDL years

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Harley-Davidson FXDL complaints by model year

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

1999200020012003200420072008200920142016

How we calculate this

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Most common Harley-Davidson FXDL problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    11
  • Fuel system
    8
  • Electrical
    7
  • Transmission
    5
  • Suspension
    4
  • Wheels
    3
  • Steering
    2
  • Lights
    2
  • Brakes
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Harley-Davidson FXDL problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2016-1Wheels10
2014-3Electrical21
2009-5Transmission6,10020
2008-6Fuel system3,89310
2007-1Acceleration10
2004-1Engine00
2003-7Engine11
2001-3Fuel system01
2000-3Engine00
1999-3Engine20

Recalls 10

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Questions about the Harley-Davidson FXDL

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

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

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

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

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

Engine, with 11 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (8) and electrical (7).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXDL have?

10 recalls between 1999 and 2016. The 2014 model year has the most, with 2.

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