2007 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Service Brakes (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flstc model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (19)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2025-03-13 · M1317 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1317: new balancer bearing remover tool hd-48457-a. purpose: the purpose of this bulletin is to inform dealers of an update to the balancer shaft remover (part number: hd-48457). when using these tools to remove the counter balancer assembly, the balance shaft bearing can remain in
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Showing the 6 most recent of 19 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2015-10-30 · Service Brakes · 6,000 mi“i have noticed that brake fluid weeps out of the master cylinder due to a faulty rubber cap gasket... when i contacted the local harley dealer in metairie louisiana, i was in formed that harley davidson has known about this problem for a long time... they have known so long that they have formulated different gasket materials 3 (three) times since…”
2010-11-06 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 16,000 mi“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…”
2008-12-20 · Exterior Lighting · 14,100 mi“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 blown. the headlights are stock. *tr…”
2008-07-22 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“i have a harley davidson 2007 heritage softtail classic. it has a dangerous heat problem. harley davidson designed the bike with the oil pain right under the driver seat. i have a temperature oil gauge and the temperature reaches 250degrees right under your thigh. it is extremely painful, feels like you have a blow torch right under your thigh. …”
2008-07-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System“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…”
2007-10-09 · Power Train:automatic Transmission · 1 mi“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 current mileage is 4,926 and the failure milea…”
2007-08-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 3,000 mi“'07 harley davidson heritage softail -i was riding with a group and we accidentally ran into a parade during the 4th of july. we sat in traffic for about 10 minutes during which time i had turned my bike off and got off of it due to the heat. after 10 minutes of not running i restarted my bike to make a u-turn. however the motorcycle died during …”
2007-08-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling“excessive heat generated by motor makes '07 harley-davidson unrideable at low speed /in heavy traffic situations. sometimes gets so bad as to necessitate pulling out of traffic to let it cool off. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.