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2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200nProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200n, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 30, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200n has problems

1 complaint 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
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200n 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

Exhaust system: manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe

Recall 07V-296 · Jul 11, 2007 · 35,112 vehicles

Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY 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 XL1200n 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 XL1200n median. How we score

'07'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XL1200n owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON XL1200 NIGHTSTER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE WAS EXPERIENCING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE. HE STATED THAT HIS TURN SIGNALS WOULD FUNCTION PROPERLY BUT, WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO BRAKE, THE TURN SIGNALS WOULD DEACTIVATE. THE REAR TIRE WIRES WERE RUNNING UNDERNEATH…
Complaint 10232704 · Jun 30, 2008 · 500 miles

Own a 2007 XL1200n?

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