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2014 Harley-Davidson FxdlProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 6 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
6
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
23
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 6 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the ElectricalHIGH

2 owners reported electrical issues — failures commonly reported around 0K miles.

!Inspect the EngineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Electrical (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Electrical2 (33%)
Engine1 (17%)
Lights1 (17%)
Steering1 (17%)
Suspension1 (17%)

2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 37 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 0K-mile mark.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Lights Issues

Lights complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to lights-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 17% of all reports filed for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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1
16
2
17

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

14V413000Jul 2014

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5 FXDL Dyna Low Rider motorcycles manufactured January 6, 2014, through June 19, 2014. In the affected motorcycles, certain optional performance electronic control module calibrations may allow higher engine rpms that could result in engine vibrations that cause the ignition switch to move from the "IGN" (ignition on) to "ACC" (accessory only) position, which will shut the engine off.

16V283000Jun 2016

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain model year 2014.5-2016 Dyna Low Rider motorcycles (FXDL 103) manufactured January 6, 2014 to April 7, 2016. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibrations may damage the ignition switch internally and, as a result, the engine may shut off while riding.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 6 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl is related to the electrical, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl reliable?
The 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 6 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have any recalls?
Yes, the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems start?
Based on 5 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 37 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2014 Harley-Davidson Fxdl data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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