AI Damage2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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 43% of all complaints
- 2 Powertrain 36% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 14% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 7% of all complaints
- 5 Service brakes 7% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 7% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 6 complaints (43% of all).
- Powertrain: 5 complaints (36% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (7% of all).
- Service brakes: 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 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 tire pressure was checked to proper inflation 30 minutes before the blowout and accident occurred. The rider suffered a brain conclusion with minor hemorrhaging, a broken collarbone, and broken bones in the right foot.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley-davidson flhtc. While riding 75-80 mph, an abnormal noise emitted from the transmission. The dealer diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000.
The brake line blew out when the rear brake was applied. There was no warning. After doing research, I found this to be a common problem.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson flhtc. The contact stated that while driving at 9 mph, the brake lamp failed to activate when the brake pedal was depressed. The contact mentioned that the brake lamp switch was melted.
When switch to high beam all lights go out because the 15 amp fuse will blow.
The contact stated his exhaust pipe turned red after overheating. The over heating is caused by the exhaust pipe and cylinder head. The dealer is waiting for approval from the regional manager to make the repairs. The failure mileage was 2,800.
The cpk unit went out and leaked oil everywhere after one month. The front part of this unit, which was inside the motor, was damaged. The dealership said something had to have hit it. Instead of tearing down the motor to find out what hit it they just replaced it.
There is an excessive amount of noise and vibration that comes from the transmission in 5th and 6th gear. I put in heavy 75-90 gear oil and it got a little quieter. Now it seems hd has put in an isolated drive system in there 08 touring models as standard equipment.
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 Flhtc has 5 complaints (22 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.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, powertrain, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (14%), tires: bulges, blowouts (14%), oil leak or consumption (7%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
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 Flhtc 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.