2007 Harley-Davidson FlstnProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 8, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn has problems

6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling40
Power train20
Electrical system10
Equipment10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

12v/24v/48v battery: cables

Recall 07V-173 · Apr 26, 2007 · 52,240 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other Flstn year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flstn median. How we score

'02'05'07'09'12'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Flstn owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTN, 96B MOTOR, FACTORY NEW, 277 MILES ON ODOMETER, NO AFTERMARKET PARTS: EXCESSIVE VIBRATION OF MOTOR, EXCESSIVE MOTOR HEAT, HARSH / LOUD, METAL TO METAL TRANSMISSION GEAR ENGAGEMENT, AND SECONDARY TRANSMISSION GEAR METAL TO METAL CLUNK WHILE ROLLING OUT CLUTCH IN 1ST & 2ND…
Complaint 10203982 · Sep 24, 2007 · 250 miles
- WHILE RIDING 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE, BIKE IS SHUTTING DOWN WHILE IN GEAR. - MOTORCYCLE LOSES THE ABILITY TO SHIFT WITHOUT THE BIKE RUNNING. THIS HAPPENING WHILE IN VARIOUS RIDING SITUATIONS. - HAVE TAKEN TO DEALERSHIP WHERE BOUGHT. THEY WERE NOT ABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND OR FIX…
Complaint 10200940 · Aug 27, 2007
HOT RUNNING ENGINE UNDER NORMAL OPERATING CONDITIONS. HARD, METAL TO METAL HIT ON ENGAGEMENT OF STARTER AND TRANSMISSION ON START-UPS. HARD, METAL TO METAL HIT ON INITIAL SHIFTING TO FIRST GEAR FROM NEUTRAL AND ON START-UP.*JB
Complaint 10198694 · Aug 7, 2007 · 44 miles

Own a 2007 Flstn?

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