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2007 Harley-Davidson XL883rProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883r, most often about the power train. It is covered by 3 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage48kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 23, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL883r 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
Power train10

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

3 recalls

2007 Harley-Davidson XL883r 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 →

–no report yet

Electrical system: alternator/generator/regulator

Recall 06V-476 · Dec 19, 2006 · 18,758 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE 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 XL883r 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 XL883r median. How we score

'03'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XL883r owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET BEGAN TO THUMP AND KNOCK ON CURBSIDE STARTING, INDICATING WEAR. IT ONLY HAPPENS WITH THE BIKE IN GEAR AND THE CLUTCH DEPRESSED. IT DOES NOT HAPPEN IN NEUTRAL. IT CLEARED UP WITHIN 30 MINUTES, AND I CHANGED THE GEAR OIL, HOWEVER NOW I AM AFRAID TO DRIVE IT BECAUSE IF IT GOES…
Complaint 10876043 · Jun 23, 2016 · 48,000 miles

Own a 2007 XL883r?

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