2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 9,725miles, 4 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain (2) and electrical system (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 9,725 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 18 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 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.
- Engine cooling4 67%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Equipment1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “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 gears. Possible pinion gear damage and pinion / main shaft run-out exceeding oem specs. Harley is aware of problem but has no current fix, recall or service bulletin.”
NHTSA complaint #10203982, filed 2007-09, 250 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10198694, filed 2007-08, 44 milesElectrical system: “After coming to a stop at a stop sign, my wife went to adjust the side mirror and the engine shut off. Initial attempt to restart the bike had no response, but after repeated attempts the bike started. The ride completed without further incident, but when I tried to restart the bike the following day there was no response. The bike was trailered to a local hd dealer, and they diagnosed the problem as a faulty ignition switch. I took a video of the issue before replacing the switch which shows the lightest touch of the switch will cause the engine to shutoff. …”
NHTSA complaint #10643231, filed 2014-10, 19,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 250 and 19,200 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V173000Apr 26, 2007Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › CablesCovers: Harley-Davidson Flstn 2007, Fxstc 2007, Fxstb 2007 +7 more
Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank. This may cause the weld bead to abrade through the insulation on the cable and cause an electrical short from the battery through…
Recall details for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn → · Check a 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. 18 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 11022969Aug 16, 2025Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1684: MARKET SPECIFIC BATTERY INTRODUCTION. PURPOSE: Initial Release. This bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new Original Equipment (OE) vehicle…
- 11016834Mar 13, 2025Engine, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1317: NEW BALANCER BEARING REMOVER TOOL HD-48457-A. PURPOSE: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform dealers of an update to the BALANCER SHAFT REMOVER (PART NUMBER: HD-48457)…
- 11014014Jan 24, 2025Other or unknown, Vehicle speed control, Transmission and…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1650: MILWAUKEE EIGHT AND TWIN CAM CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR RETENTION KIT CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the Camshaft Drive Gear…
- 11008736Sep 12, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1555 (REV E): BATTERY WARRANTY GUIDELINES. PURPOSE: Revision E. Added: Added procedures for the DCA-8000 E Battery Tester.* Updated: All sections. This bulletin informs the…
- 11007544Aug 8, 2024Other or unknown, Electrical system. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.8.8): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital Technician II…
- 11005514Jul 10, 2024Engine, Transmission and drivetrain, Other or unknown. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to oil filters…
- 11001293May 1, 2024Electrical system, Other or unknown. SERVICE BULLETIN M1490 (V 24.6.4): DIGITAL TECHNICIAN II - UPDATES AND RELEASE NOTES. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has made a software update to Digital…
- 10254115Apr 4, 2024Vehicle speed control, Transmission and drivetrain, Other…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that…
- 10248401Dec 21, 2023Exterior lighting. GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The…
- 10248398Dec 4, 2023Vehicle speed control, Transmission and drivetrain, Other…. SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ⢠Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring &…
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flstn
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 5 | 4,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 6 | 9,725 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flstn model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by transmission and drivetrain with 2.
Has the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstn reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 9,725 miles and the middle half falls between 250 and 19,200 miles; 100% 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.