2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

Injuries

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Flstc years?

Flstc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Engine	4	50%	▲ up
Brakes	2	25%	new
Lighting	1	13%	▼ down
Transmission	1	13%	▼ down

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

07V173000Electrical SystemApril 26, 2007 · 52,240 units

Defect

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 THE OIL TANK AND OIL LINES.

Consequence

THIS COULD LEAD TO AN OIL LEAK AND/OR POSSIBLE FIRE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BATTERY CADDY THAT WILL PROTECT THE CABLE AND ENSURE PROPER CABLE ROUTING. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 4, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-342-4080.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“EXCESSIVE ENGINE HEAT MAKES MOTORCYCLE UNDRIVABLE AT SLOW SPEEDS. HEAT LITERALLY CAUSES RED SKIN ON BACK SIDE OF UPPER THIGH (FIRST DEGREE BURNS). HARLEY DAVIDSON IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM, YET DOES NOT EVEN OFFER AN AFTERMARKET FIX. *TR”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Engine · June 14, 2007

“IN LINE BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH FAILED. FAST LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID AND ABILITY TO STOP. WHEN IT WAS TAKEN TO THE SHOP, I WAS TOLD THAT THIS WAS A WIDE SPREAD FAILURE. IN SEVERAL INSTANCES THIS COULD RESULT IN A VERY HAZARDOUS SITUATION. *TR”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · November 6, 2010

“WHILE DRIVING HOME ON MY HARLEY DAVIDSON HERITAGE I WAS ON A VERY DARK ROAD SO I DECIDED TO TURN ON MY BRIGHT LIGHTS. I FLIP THE SWITCH THEN ALL THE HEAD LIGHTS WENT OUT ALMOST CAUSING ME TO CRASH. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM. I MADE IT TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AND FOUND OUT THAT THE 15 AMP FUSE WAS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · December 19, 2008

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTC. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE HEARD A LOUD NOISE WHEN HE SHIFTED INTO FIFTH GEAR. THE DEALER STATED THAT IT WAS A COMMON COMPLAINT FOR THAT YEAR AND THEY HAD NO PLANS TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THE MOTORCYCLE STILL MAKES THE LOUD NOISE IN FIFTH GEAR. THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · August 29, 2006

2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc — common questions

Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2007 compare to other Flstc years?

What are the most common 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems?

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc — common questions

Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc reliable?

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

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