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Harley-Davidson XL1200LModel year report

2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,567miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L. The part named most often is brakes, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,567 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 10 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 5 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

Brakes: “I was riding my stock 2007 hd sportster 1200 yesterday on a paved road approx. 35 MPH when I ran over a rough portion of road. The right foot peg / rear brake pedal assembly came off from its mounting position on the lower frame and was dragging on the road. I pulled over to discover that the two bolts that hold the bracket / assembly to the frame had sheared off. I weigh 185 lbs and the motorcycle did not bottom-out on the rough road, nor did the brake / foot peg assembly strike the road. The bolts appear to have simply sheared off from my weight on the foot peg on a rough patch of road. …”

NHTSA complaint #11015065, filed 2017-08, 10,600 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2007 harley davidson XL1200L. The contact received recall notice # 06v476000 (electrical system:alternator/generator/regulator). He has been unable to get the vehicle repaired because the component is on back order. Presently, no failures have occurred. The current mileage is 200. Updated 02-01-08.”

NHTSA complaint #10192248, filed 2007-06

Engine cooling: “I paid for a brand new 2007 harley davidson 1200xl, on july 28, 07. I picked it up from stubbs harley davidson dealer on july 30, 07. The dealer failed to disclose a recall on the motorcycle which was issued in june 07 for the heat shield manifold. Subsequently, I burnt my leg on the pipes, and incurred a lot of pain, and a scar on my leg which is permanent and unsightly. I found out afterwards, that there was a recall on my own from investigation into the incident. The dealer never took any initiative to notify me on their own. …”

NHTSA complaint #10239164, filed 2008-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 534 and 10,600 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,567 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2007320082017
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

Recall details for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L → · 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. 10 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson XL1200L

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200755,5673———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson XL1200L model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.

Has the 2007 Harley-Davidson XL1200L been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns 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 XL1200L reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,567 miles and the middle half falls between 534 and 10,600 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 31, 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.