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Harley-Davidson FlhxModel year report

2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems

Complaints
20filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
8,050miles, 18 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling (6) and steering (2). 18 of the complaints include a mileage, and 89% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 8,050 miles. Of all complaints, 3 involved a crash, 4 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Transmission and drivetrain: “The compensator sprocket failed which destroyed the clutch basket that sent chunks of the clutch basket into the primary chain locking up the motor instantly at 65 miles an hour luckily I've rode my entire life and didn't crash or get hit this has been an on going problem since the new primary set up was introduced harley will not take this problem seriously I guess not enough people have crashed or died”

NHTSA complaint #10747329, filed 2015-08, 65,000 miles

Engine cooling: “The motor cycles overheats when the outside temp rises above 80 degrees. Once it overheats the bike starts to back fire and runs ruff. Dealer has no fix for it. Bike also makes a noise when it is in 5th gear. Once again dealer has no fix for the problem. I have talked with several dealers they know about the problems but will not do anything.”

NHTSA complaint #10203593, filed 2007-09, 500 miles

Steering: “I have a 2007 Harley-Davidson motorcycle. The bike is one year old this past july. I have never touched any of the mechanical elements of the motorcycle and have always had my services done buy the dealer I bought the bike from. (Harley-Davidson of ocean county). I was traveling east on highway 37 on tuesday evening 29 july 2008. I was cut off by a driver in a car entering my lane from the left side. I began to brake hard. The car missed me but as it got in front of me it slammed on the brakes to make an immediate right turn. …”

NHTSA complaint #10236597, filed 2008-08, 2,358 miles

Suspension: “The contact owns a 2007 harley davidson FLHX. While driving between 0-30 MPH, the vehicle would suddenly shift from the driving gear into neutral gear. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the transmission was replaced. Also while driving 30 MPH, the rear wheel suddenly locked. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired for that problem at the time of the complaint. The failure mileage was approximately 2,000. The current mileage was approximately 6,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10334994, filed 2010-06, 2,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

89% of the 18 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,800 and 20,000 miles.

50%0–1028%10–2511%25–506%50–750%75–1000%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (18 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 8,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

200762009201220142016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhx

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2024109,1002———Too new
201882,0001———Not enough data
201754,0272———Not enough data
201486,0005———Not enough data
2013611,4560———Not enough data
20121626,3001———Falling
20111813,5002———Falling
20102422,5013———Stable
20092925,6003——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20083024,0002——Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
2007208,0500———Stable

All Harley-Davidson Flhx model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx have?

NHTSA recorded 20 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx is reported most often?

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 9 complaints (45% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 6.

Has the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhx reported?

Among the 18 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 8,050 miles and the middle half falls between 1,800 and 20,000 miles; 89% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.