2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb Problems
Owner-reported complaints filed with NHTSA, grouped by component
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What this page shows
Everything below is an owner-reported complaint submitted to NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Fxstb, grouped by the component NHTSA recorded on the report. These are not confirmed defects, and they are not recalls. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a category with more reports in it is not evidence that a part is defective.
Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.
Reports by component
Ranked by how many owner reports name each component category
- Engine228.6%
- Body & structure114.3%
- Brakes114.3%
- Other / unspecified114.3%
- Powertrain (other)114.3%
- Suspension114.3%
Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.
Each component in detail
What the reports in each category say, in the owners' own words
Engine
Reports naming the engine itself — including stalling, misfires, oil consumption, cooling and internal engine components.
From owner reports, verbatim
AFTER RECENTLY PURCHASING A NEW MOTOR VEHICLE WITH ONLY (8) MILES THE (CYLINDER HEAD FAILED AFTER 229 MILES DRIVEN)......NO PARTS ARE AVAILABLE STILL UP TO THIS PRESENT TIME. *TR
NEW 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT. UNBEARABLE ON WARM DAYS. ALSO A LOUD RATTLE COMING FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE HIGH HEAT IS NOT ONLY DAMAGING THE MOTOR IT MORE IMPORTANTLY DAMAGES THE RIDER AND PASSENGER. THE FIX OFFERED BY HARLEY IS TO BUY $1500 OF UPGRADES. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT ONLY A RECALL CAN FIX, IT IS NOT UP TO THE CONSUMER TO FOOT THE BILL TO FIX A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Body & structure
Reports naming the vehicle structure, frame, body panels, doors, hood and trim.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB. WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH, THE CONTACT STRUCK A BUMP IN THE ROAD AND THE SUSPENSION BOTTOMED OUT. THE BUMP CAUSED THE REAR LICENSE PLATE AND BRACKET TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE REAR TIRE. HE WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER PUT A LARGER BUMPER ON THE VEHICLE. THE # OF CYLINDERS WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 400 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 390.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Brakes
Reports naming service brakes, the antilock braking system, brake hoses, master cylinders or the parking brake.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATE SPEEDS OF 30 MPH, THE RUNNING AND BRAKE LIGHTS FAILED. THE CONTACT MADE REPAIRS TO THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE ENTIRE BRAKE LIGHT ASSEMBLY NEEDED REPLACEMENT. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED BUT WOULD NOT PROVIDE ANY ASSISTANCE. THE CONTACT STATED THE INCIDENT WAS THE THIRD OCCURRENCE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 22,000.
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Other / unspecified
Reports whose component NHTSA recorded as unknown, or that do not map to one of the categories above.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT REMOVED A REAR WHEEL TO REPLACE THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOULDER OF THE HUB WAS WORN DOWN AROUND ITS CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Powertrain (other)
Powertrain reports that are not specifically the engine or transmission — driveshafts, axles, transfer cases and differentials.
From owner reports, verbatim
NEW 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB WITH EXCESSIVE HEAT. UNBEARABLE ON WARM DAYS. ALSO A LOUD RATTLE COMING FROM THE DRIVE TRAIN. THE HIGH HEAT IS NOT ONLY DAMAGING THE MOTOR IT MORE IMPORTANTLY DAMAGES THE RIDER AND PASSENGER. THE FIX OFFERED BY HARLEY IS TO BUY $1500 OF UPGRADES. THIS IS A PROBLEM THAT ONLY A RECALL CAN FIX, IT IS NOT UP TO THE CONSUMER TO FOOT THE BILL TO FIX A DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. *JB
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Suspension
Reports naming suspension components — springs, struts, shocks, control arms and related hardware.
From owner reports, verbatim
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTB. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT REMOVED A REAR WHEEL TO REPLACE THE TIRE AND NOTICED THAT THE SHOULDER OF THE HUB WAS WORN DOWN AROUND ITS CENTER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THERE WAS NO DEFECT. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ
Too few reports in this category for a page of its own — they appear in the full complaint list.
Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers.
Elsewhere on this vehicle
Data sources
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — owner-reported complaints and the components recorded on them
Data on this page last refreshed .