Model year record
2010 Harley-Davidson FXDWG recalls & problems
The 2010 Harley-Davidson FXDWG has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 3 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2010 Harley-Davidson FXDWG.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 1 | — |
| Tires | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Power train | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine
ALL HARLEY DAVIDSON MODELS WITH 96 CUBIC INCH MOTORS HAVE THESE ISSUES: THE CRANKSHAFT ASSEMBLY ON TWIN CAM 96 CUBIC INCH MOTORS IS KNOWN TO SHIFT OR SCISSOR AROUND THE CRANK PIN AND CAUSE THE CRANKSHAFT ENDS TO HAVE EXCESSIVE RUNOUT. THIS IN TURN CAUSES EXCESSIVE VIBRATION THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE. IT ALSO PUTS EXCESSIVE WEAR AND TEAR ON THE DRIVELINE, AS WELL AS THE OIL PUMP. THIS WILL EVENTUALLY LEAD TO CATASTROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE AND MOST LIKELY DEATH. ALSO, HARLEY DAVIDSON DYNA MODELS ARE AFFECTED BY A CONDITION CALLED "REAR STEER". THIS CONDITION IS CAUSED WHEN TURNING THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORS ARE RUBBER MOUNTED, BUT ONLY HAVE ONE STABILIZING LINK TO PREVENT THE MOTOR FROM…
- Tires
THE TIRES MOUNTED ON THESE MOTORCYCLES DUNLOPS GT502 ARE OF LOW QUALITY LASTING LESS THAN 4000 MILES AND PEELING. PLEASE RESEARCH ON THIS AS MANY MOTORISTS HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS, IN MANY FORUMS A FELLOW NEIGHBOR OWNED THE SAME MACHINE THAT I HAVE AND THEY REPLACED HIS BOTH TIRES. THAT WAS NOT MY CASE BUT THE CONDITIONS WERE THE SAME. *TR
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe1 injury
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON TRI-GLIDE(NA). THE ENGINE EXPELS EXCESSIVE EXHAUST AND HEAT THAT BURNED HER LEGS AND CLOTHES. SHE HAS PHOTOGRAPHS DISPLAYING THE BURNS. HER LEGS WERE POSITIONED CORRECTLY ON THE MOTORCYCLE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN WEATHER WITH TEMPERATURES ABOVE 80 DEGREES. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOTIFIED, BUT NO ASSISTANCE WAS PROVIDED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 4,000. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1. UPDATED 02/18/10. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE HEAT WAS COMING FROM THE PIPES. THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS FEELING SO MUCH FEET FROM THE PIPES, SHE HAD TO RAISE HER FEET UP IN AN UNSAFE MANNER. THE CONSUMER WAS INFORMED BY THE DEALER IT WAS AN ONGOING…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.