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1996-2014 · 11 model years

Harley-Davidson Dyna Problems by year

Owners have filed 17 complaints about the Harley-Davidson Dyna across 11 model years, and it has 6 recalls. The 2005 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 1998, 2000, 2001 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the wheels & tires, followed by the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age20051 complaint · 3 recallsSee the 2005
Complaints
17
Recalls
6
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

Dyna complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20141000Wheels & tiresA
20121100SuspensionD
20081000LightsA
20073000BrakesC
20065100Transmission & drivetrainF
20051300Electrical systemF
20041100Fuel systemD
20011000Wheels & tiresA
20001000Transmission & drivetrainA
19981000BrakesA
19961100Wheels & tiresD

Most common Dyna problems

Harley-Davidson Dyna recalls 6

Latest Dyna complaints

2012 Harley-Davidson DynaSuspension

Was riding the motorcycle around a mild curve and it began to wobble. This has happened a few times and doesnt require a sharp turn to occur. Feels like a stability problem and/an engineering defect. Ive riddin motorcycles my entire adult life and this is the first ive ever experienced this type of issue.

Filed Incident Suspension · Unknown or otherNHTSA 10730780
2007 Harley-Davidson DynaBrakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson ultra classic (na) motorcycle. While driving approximately 55 mph, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to downshift the front brake in order to decelerate the vehicle. The motorcycle was not diagnosed. The contact noticed that the brake line fractured and fluid was leaking. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,000. The vin was unavailable.

Filed Incident Service brakesNHTSA 10706699
2014 Harley-Davidson DynaWheels & tires

I was doing 70 (mph) east hwy 52 and I heard a loud pop and my motorcycle (h-d) started going out of control. I thought it was a rear wheel blow-out, I was lucky to keep it undercontrol and pulled over to the shoulder next to the #1 lane. A friend was riding behind me on his h-d and saw the whole thing. After we stopped, we looked at the rear wheel and did not see any thing visible. Although my friend saw my rear wheel wobble and he thought I was going down. I called america roadside assistance to pick me up...

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and take the bike to san diego harley davidson (sdhd) store on morena blvd. We had a difficult time getting it on the towing truck do to we found out the rear wheel was partially seized. I have the work-orders and repair documents I would like to send you via email, this url site or mail them to you. In short, sdhd replaced my rear wheel, bearings & associated parts, and rotor under warranty. Now, I just had my bike in to replace my rear tire and the technician found my rear bearings are going out again! The mileage on my motorcycle was 8,755 miles (february 21, 2015), and there replacing my rear wheel bearings again. I found out that h-d bearing that are manufactured for the dyna low rider are made in south korea. If you went to some h-d forums and asked about bearing you would get several hits. Please advise, because I think this is a real safety issue for two wheel motorcycles! A real danger due to possible future mechanical failure of bearings! Work order numbers in first to last as follows: #954659 and #957495. *Tr

Filed Incident WheelsNHTSA 10691621
2007 Harley-Davidson DynaEngine & cooling

Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson dyna low rider motorcycle. The contact stated that after the engine had been running for a while, the vehicle failed to restart once it was shut off. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the technician diagnosed that the compensator needed to be replaced. No repairs were done to the vehicle. The manufacture was notified about the failure. The failure mileage was 25,000 and the current mileage was 25,500.

Filed Incident EngineNHTSA 10578622
2007 Harley-Davidson DynaBrakes

When the front brake was applied a clunk was heard and felt. Upon inspection the front brake rotor disk was shifting under the bolt heads that secure it to the rim. Torque value was verified to be within limits iaw the harley davidson maintenance manual. To find the problem requires two people. Someone must sit on the bike, continually apply the front brake and rock the bike forward and then rearward. The second person must position themselves at eye level to view the front rotor disk shifting. This...

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condition if allowed to continue could shear the bolts and cause steering loss due to the bolt head getting caught in the brake caliper and seizing the front tire or complete failure of the front brake system. *Tr

Filed Incident Service brakes, hydraulicNHTSA 10457478
2008 Harley-Davidson DynaLights

Complaint regarding the sale of new and used harley davidson motorcycle with red turn signals vs the usual orange yellow warning signals. I almost collided with a 2008 harley davidson dyna fat boy recently, the small red signal was not at all visible when he turned in front of me without even using his brake lights. I viewed his motorcycle and also noticed new motor cycles with the same small red turn signals. As a retired law enforcement officer (32 years) motor cycle cop, (2009) this is going to cause...

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accidents, and deaths this is a safety problem and should be addressed. These little blinkers in the rear with the red lens does not suffice, please investigate and take action. Thank you

Filed Incident Exterior lightingNHTSA 10420270

Questions about the Harley-Davidson Dyna

Which Harley-Davidson Dyna years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2006 (5), 2007 (3), 1996 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2005 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Harley-Davidson Dyna years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1998, 2000, 2001 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Dyna years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Harley-Davidson Dyna problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the wheels & tires (4), transmission & drivetrain (3), brakes (3) most often.

How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Dyna have?

NHTSA lists 6 recalls across all Harley-Davidson Dyna model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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