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2007 Harley-Davidson FXST problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXST — 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.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other FXST years?

FXST NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted6 complaints1989: 1 complaints1990: 0 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 6 complaints2001: 3 complaints2003: 1 complaints2006: 2 complaints2007: 2 complaints2023: 2 complaints
FXST 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 FXST problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System150%
Tires & Wheels150%

Does the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXST 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.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSBSE BREAKOUT MOTORCYCLE (N/A). THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH AND ATTEMPTING TO PASS ANOTHER VEHICLE, THE MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY STALLED. THE CONTACT INDICATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD ALSO EXPERIENCED HESITATION AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · June 11, 2014

“I OWN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXST SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS IN MY POSSESSION FOR TEN MONTHS WHEN I NOTICED A DRY ROT ON THE SIDE WALL OF THE FRONT TIRE. THE REAR TIRE IS IN GREAT CONDITION, WITH NO DRY ROT AT ALL. I KEEP MY MOTORCYCLE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED CONTINUOUSLY. THE TIRE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels · September 9, 2007

2007 Harley-Davidson FXST — common questions

Is the 2007 Harley-Davidson FXST reliable?

The record is thin — 2 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 FXST have recalls?

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

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.