AI Damage2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 17% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 17% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 17% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 17% of all complaints
- 6 Service brakes 17% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Engine: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 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 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 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.
2007 harley road glide. The housing for stator fails. Cracks inner primary. In some cases. The major compliant is that there is only a up grade kit that costs $479.00. Not to include tax an labor. It has been known to just lock up motor. How can this not be a recall as of yet the or off is there upgrade kit!!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson fltr. The contact stated that while driving 50 mph, he attempted to stop the vehicle by applying the rear brake and the vehicle would not brake. The contact was able to stop the vehicle using the frontal brake. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer.
I have had my pants material catch on fire once and the heat is so severe I cannot even ride the motorcycle in the summer from fear of a heat stroke.
6 speed transmission on a 2007 harley davidson fltr road glide causes transmission to rattle like it has rocks in it. The entire motorcycle shakes.
2007 harley davidson fltr engine runs extremely hot. Exhaust pipes under seat run extremely hot. Burned fabric in pant leg while sitting normally on seat.
Right side of h/d fltr very hot burned skin without touching any part of the motorcycle.
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 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fltr has 8 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 6, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: knocking, grinding or other noise (17%), smoke, burning smell, fire (17%), vibration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
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 Fltr 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
Read also
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.