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2007 Harley-Davidson FxstbProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage0kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through March 13, 2012. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb has problems

5 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 cooling20
Exterior lighting10
Power train10
Structure10
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

1 recall

2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb 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 Fxstb 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 Fxstb median. How we score

'99'00'01'02'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxstb owners report

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

AFTER RECENTLY PURCHASING A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ONLY (8) MILES THE (CYLINDER HEAD FAILED AFTER 229 MILES DRIVEN)......NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE STILL UP TO THIS PRESENT TIME. *TR
Complaint 10203716 · Sep 22, 2007 · 229 miles
NEW 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT. UNBEARABLE ON WARM DAYS. ALSO A LOUD RATTLE COMING FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE HIGH HEAT IS NOT ONLY DAMAGING THE MOTOR IT MORE IMPORTANTLY DAMAGES THE RIDER AND PASSENGER. THE FIX OFFERED BY HARLEY IS TO BUY $1500 OF UPGRADES. THIS IS A PROBLEM…
Complaint 10201683 · Sep 2, 2007 · 1 miles

Own a 2007 Fxstb?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.