2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 67%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstsse, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“The new 110 cubic inch screaming eagle harley davidson engine nomal riding conditions cylinder head gasket leaking oil down back of cylinder as well as front cylinder in for second repair for same issue, engine has knocking sound also.”
NHTSA complaint #10203904, filed 2007-09, 3,500 miles“1. Overheating 2. On going oil leak 3. Noisy engine engine overheats, since purchase the engine has had an ongoing oil leak in the rear cylinder, gaskets have been replaced, rear cyclinder replaced and engine dye tested. To this date problem is still ongoing. Engine has over abundance of noise, constant clicking.”
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Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 4 | 67% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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