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

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Harley-Davidson FXST since 1999, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2000 model year has 5 complaints, more than any other year, led by brakes and suspension problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
4
Worst year
2000
Warranty extensions
5
Model years
1999-2023

Harley-Davidson FXST years to avoid

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

Best Harley-Davidson FXST years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Harley-Davidson FXST complaints by model year

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

1999200020012003200620072023

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Harley-Davidson FXST problems

All model years combined.

  • Fuel system
    3
  • Electrical
    3
  • Brakes
    3
  • Suspension
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Transmission
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Body
    1

Harley-Davidson FXST problems year by year

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

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2023-1Electrical00
2007-2Fuel system10
2006-2Body00
2003-1Transmission00
2001-2Brakes00
2000-5Brakes00
1999-1Fuel system10

Recalls 4

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Harley-Davidson FXST warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Harley-Davidson FXST

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel system, with 3 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and brakes (3).

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson FXST have?

4 recalls between 1999 and 2023. The 1990 model year has the most, with 2.

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