2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 7,000miles, 5 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 Fxstsse (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 7,000 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 4 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%
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Excessive heat from motor making the motorcycle uncomfortable to ride oil temps reaching 260 degrees in oil tank that is under the seat resulting in legs and lower extremity discomfort. Dealer has returned the bike two times and installed a harley davidson sert and new exhaust and the heat is still present. I am concerned the excessive heat may cause the motor to lock up ,therefore resulting in injury or death.”
NHTSA complaint #10206406, filed 2007-10, 2,236 milesElectrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 harley davidson Fxstsse motorcycle. The contact was driving 60 MPH when the engine stalled without warning. The contact was able to restart the vehicle yet the failure recurred three times. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was kept for two days yet the dealer was unable to duplicate the failure. The manufacturer advised the dealer that the 2007 models had experienced problems with the ignition control switches. The dealership advised the contact that they would replace the ignition switch at the expense of the manufacturer. The vehicle was repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #10361627, filed 2010-10, 7,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,500 and 8,401 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 Fxstsse 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 Fxstsse → · 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. 14 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…
- 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…
- 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 &…
- 10248397Dec 4, 2023Vehicle speed control, Transmission and drivetrain. 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 & Trike…
- 10174725Apr 22, 2020Transmission and drivetrain, Equipment, Engine cooling. SERVICE BULLETIN M1330: 2006-2009 6-SPEED TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT PARTS. PURPOSE: Revision. This bulletin is to inform dealers that replacement 6-speed Cruise Drive⢠transmissions and gear…
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxstsse
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 6 | 7,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Fxstsse model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse 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 Fxstsse reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 7,000 miles and the middle half falls between 3,500 and 8,401 miles; 80% 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.