AI Damage2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and powertrain. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 29% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 29% of all complaints
- 3 Service brakes 21% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- 5 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 6 Engine 7% of all complaints
- 7 Steering 7% of all complaints
- 8 Structure 7% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (29% of all).
- Powertrain: 4 complaints (29% of all).
- Service brakes: 3 complaints (21% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (14% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
The electronic cruise control on the 2007 harley davidson road king flhr failed to disengage after front and rear brakes were applied causing loss of control of motorcycle in a turn causing a crash and severe injuries to rider.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson flhrc. The contact stated that when the rear brakes had been applied several times they failed to engage and functioned randomly. The dealer was notified of the failure, provided a cover for the brake fluid reservoir but did not provide a diagnosis to prevent the failure.
I have not moved, and have had my motorcycle serviced at the dealer when it was 2 weeks old due to a shake caused by loose spokes of the rear wheel, as well as a new rear tire 2 years ago.
It start about a year ago, my bike then had 25,000 mile on it. It was getting hard to start after the motor was warm. I change the spark plugs, spark plug cables, ignition coil and battery and its was still hard to start.
As this happened the bike lurched violently and was difficult to control. I was able to slow and pull to the side of the road without crashing. Upon inspection the bolts tore up the rear wheel hub, the sprocket, and the swing arm. I was lucky that the back tire didn't lock up and cause me to lose control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson road king. The contact stated the burning fumes emitted from the engine compartment. After inspecting the motorcycle he noticed that three different wire harness melted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure.
200 miles later, on my way home, the front tire blew at 70mph. After nearly crashing I managed to get the bike to come to a stop. After receiving a tow I called david alari, the dealer who sold and installed the tires. All I wanted was my money back for the front tire and reinstallation ($256).
I have an independent evaluation that confirms my complaint. Harley-davidson refuses to correct this warranty issue.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhrc has 6 complaints (8 years in the data). This year has 14, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, service brakes. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: jerking, harsh shifts (7%), knocking, grinding or other noise (7%), smoke, burning smell, fire (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhrc from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.