2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
0 recalls, 26 complaints - 14 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
26 total complaints
3 crashes 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 4 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 4 |
| POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC. | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 3, 2016
Incident date: Jul 2, 2016
ENGINE PRODUCES EXCESS HEAT THAT CAN BURN YOU AND WHEN HOT RUNS ERRATIC AT IDLE. ESPECIALLY NOTICBLE WHEN STOPPED AT A LIGHT AND THE SYSTEMS GETS SO HOT IT CAN BURN YOUR LEGS. I HAVE AN OLDER HARLEY AND THIS IS NOT A PROBLEM WITH IT
POWER TRAIN
Aug 10, 2015
Incident date: Aug 9, 2015
THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET FAILED WHICH DESTROYED THE CLUTCH BASKET THAT SENT CHUNKS OF THE CLUTCH BASKET INTO THE PRIMARY CHAIN LOCKING UP THE MOTOR INSTANTLY AT 65 MILES AN HOUR LUCKILY I'VE RODE MY ENTIRE LIFE AND DIDN'T CRASH OR GET HIT THIS HAS BEEN AN ON GOING PROBLEM SINCE THE NEW PRIMARY SET ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2014
Incident date: Jun 7, 2012
BIKE STALLS AND STOPS WHEN AT A LIGHT. ALSO IDLE FLUCTUATES BETWEEN 7000 AND 12000 RPMS THEN JUMPS TO 14000. ALMOST HAD 2 ACCIDENTS WITH WIFE ON THE BACK . BROUGHT TO REPAIR TWICE SPENT ALMOST $600 DOLLARS. RETURNED TO HARLEY DEALER AND THEY SAID OH THAT'S JUST WHAT HAPPENS WITH 2007 STREET GLIDES. ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 11, 2013
Incident date: Oct 16, 2008
ALL TOURING HARLEYS FROM 07-10 WITH STOCK COMPENSATOR SPROCKETS SEEN TO FAIL AROUND 25,000 MILES AND HAVE TO BE REPLACED DO TO WEAK DIAPHRAGM SPRINGS. *TR
POWER TRAIN
Jun 19, 2013
Incident date: Jun 18, 2013
AT 70 MPH ON MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX THE COMPENSATOR BROKE APART. I COULD HEAR SOME NOISE ON THE LEFT SIDE WHERE THE PRIMARY COVER IS. AFTER STOPPING AND THEN STARTING THE MOTOR BACK UP, WHEN I PLACED THE TRANSMISSION BACK IN GEAR THE PRIMARY LOCKED UP AND FROZE EVERYTHING UP. IF THIS HAPPENED ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Aug 14, 2012
Incident date: Jul 19, 2012
THE HARLEY DAVISDSON TECHNICIAN REPLACED FUEL PUMP TO FUEL FILLTER HOSE DUE TO A HOLE IN THE ORIGINAL. THEY REPLACED THE ORIGINAL HOSE WITH A SHORTER HOSE .I LOOKED UP RECALLS ON HARLEY DAVIDSON AND FOUND THAT 2008 HARLEY HAVIDSON HAVE A RECALL ON THAT SAME HOSE. WORK WAS DONE AT [XXX] SALEM H... Read more
TIRES
Jun 15, 2012
Incident date: Jun 15, 2012
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE: 130/70818. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HE NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS CRACKING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE THEY STATED THAT IT WAS FINE FOR THE TIRES TO EXHIBIT SMALL CRACKS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS ... Read more
SUSPENSION:REAR
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 0-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHIFT FROM THE DRIVING GEAR INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED... Read more
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Jun 7, 2010
Incident date: Mar 20, 2008
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 0-30 MPH, THE VEHICLE WOULD SUDDENLY SHIFT FROM THE DRIVING GEAR INTO NEUTRAL GEAR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP WHERE THE TRANSMISSION WAS REPLACED. ALSO WHILE DRIVING 30 MPH, THE REAR WHEEL SUDDENLY LOCKED... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Mar 30, 2010
Incident date: Nov 10, 2009
2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX OIL LEAK FROM LOWER LEFT HAND SIDE OF ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION.STARTED TO LEAK AFTER 18,000 MILES.I FEEL THIS IS A MANUFACTURING DEFECT THAT SHOULD BE HONORED BY HARLEY DAVISON!
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Mar 23, 2009
Incident date: Mar 10, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. SINCE NOVEMBER OF 2007, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF WHEN THE CONTACT PULLS IN THE CLUTCH WITHOUT THROTTLE. AFTER THE FIRST FAILURE, THE ISSUE OCCURRED ON OCCASION. HOWEVER, AFTER JANUARY OF 2008, THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSISTENTLY SHUT OFF WHENEVE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
WHEELS
Oct 29, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
REAR WHEEL HAD "BURRS" ON THE INSIDE RIM WHICH ALLOWED A SUDDEN ESCAPE OF AIR, RESULTING IN A BLOW-OUT. THE MOTORCYCLE JERKED SUDDENLY AND I LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND MAJOR DAMAGE TO THE MOTORCYCLE. HARLEY REPLACED THE REAR WHEEL UNDER WARRANTY. HARLEY ... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STEERING
Oct 16, 2008
Incident date: Nov 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OR GREATER, THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO TURN LEFT AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING EXCESSIVELY. THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STEERED OUT OF THE LANE ON I... Read more
SUSPENSION
Oct 16, 2008
Incident date: Nov 2, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHX MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 MPH OR GREATER, THE CONTACT PROCEEDED TO TURN LEFT AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN WOBBLING EXCESSIVELY. THE STEERING BECAME DIFFICULT TO OPERATE. THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE STEERED OUT OF THE LANE ON I... Read more
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
Sep 2, 2008
Incident date: Jul 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GUIDE FLHX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RADIO SHUTS OFF. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE REVS TO 3,000 RPM AND TIGHTENS UP ON ITS OWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATES. THE DEALER HAS KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A TOTAL OF TWO MONTHS WITHIN THREE VI... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 2, 2008
Incident date: Jul 4, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON STREET GUIDE FLHX. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE RADIO SHUTS OFF. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE REVS TO 3,000 RPM AND TIGHTENS UP ON ITS OWN. THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ALSO ILLUMINATES. THE DEALER HAS KEPT THE VEHICLE FOR A TOTAL OF TWO MONTHS WITHIN THREE VI... Read more
STEERING
Aug 1, 2008
Incident date: Jul 29, 2008
I HAVE A 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTORCYCLE. THE BIKE IS ONE YEAR OLD THIS PAST JULY. I HAVE NEVER TOUCHED ANY OF THE MECHANICAL ELEMENTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND HAVE ALWAYS HAD MY SERVICES DONE BUY THE DEALER I BOUGHT THE BIKE FROM. (HARLEY-DAVIDSON OF OCEAN COUNTY). I WAS TRAVELING EAST ON HIGHWAY 37 O... Read more
1 injured
TIRES
Jul 29, 2008
Incident date: Aug 11, 2007
REAR TIRE BLOW OUT RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY TO MYSELF AND MY MOTORCYCLE. I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE @ APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR. *TR
Crash
1 injured
POWER TRAIN
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 10, 2008
OIL LEAK. IT IS ON THE SEAM WHERE THE ENGINE/TRANNY ARE BOLTED TOGETHER HTTP://WWW.HDFORUMS.COM/M_2861339/TM.HTM. *TR
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Feb 12, 2008
Incident date: Feb 10, 2008
OIL LEAK. IT IS ON THE SEAM WHERE THE ENGINE/TRANNY ARE BOLTED TOGETHER HTTP://WWW.HDFORUMS.COM/M_2861339/TM.HTM. *TR
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 24, 2007
THE MOTOR CYCLES OVERHEATS WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP RISES ABOVE 80 DEGREES. ONCE IT OVERHEATS THE BIKE STARTS TO BACK FIRE AND RUNS RUFF. DEALER HAS NO FIX FOR IT. BIKE ALSO MAKES A NOISE WHEN IT IS IN 5TH GEAR. ONCE AGAIN DEALER HAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS THEY KNOW ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Sep 20, 2007
Incident date: Jun 24, 2007
THE MOTOR CYCLES OVERHEATS WHEN THE OUTSIDE TEMP RISES ABOVE 80 DEGREES. ONCE IT OVERHEATS THE BIKE STARTS TO BACK FIRE AND RUNS RUFF. DEALER HAS NO FIX FOR IT. BIKE ALSO MAKES A NOISE WHEN IT IS IN 5TH GEAR. ONCE AGAIN DEALER HAS NO FIX FOR THE PROBLEM. I HAVE TALKED WITH SEVERAL DEALERS THEY KNOW ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
2007 HD FLHX PURCHASED IN SEPT 07.THIS BIKE HAS HAD THE ROCKS IN THE CAN SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION,PRIMARY OR ENGINE SINCE NEW. IT HAS COMPLETELY DIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE AND HAD TO DRIFT OFF ROAD,TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF,THEN BACK ON TO RESTART. AFTER 8 MONTHS OF THIS WITH NO SATISFACTION ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Apr 12, 2007
Incident date: Oct 17, 2006
2007 HD FLHX PURCHASED IN SEPT 07.THIS BIKE HAS HAD THE ROCKS IN THE CAN SOUND COMING FROM TRANSMISSION,PRIMARY OR ENGINE SINCE NEW. IT HAS COMPLETELY DIED AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS TWICE AND HAD TO DRIFT OFF ROAD,TURN IGNITION SWITCH OFF,THEN BACK ON TO RESTART. AFTER 8 MONTHS OF THIS WITH NO SATISFACTION ... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Oct 16, 2006
Incident date: Oct 16, 2006
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS A VIBRATION IN 5TH AND 6TH GEAR AND THIS CAUSED THE DRIVER'S VISION TO BLUR. THE DEALERSHIP WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM.
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Sep 15, 2006
Incident date: Sep 14, 2006
2007 HD,EXPERIENCING TRANSMISSION WHINE IN 5TH GEAR,AND CLANKING NOISE AT TIMES FROM 5TH TO 6TH GEAR. HD CUSTOMER SERVICE WAS NO HELP NOR DEALER ALTHOUGH MANY OTHER NEW OWNERS EXPERIENCING EXACT CONDITIONS. DEALER AND FACTORY SAY ITS NORMAL FOR OTHERS HAVE NO SYMPTOMS. NO FAILURE OR ACCIDENTS YET. *... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX
14 manufacturer communications from 5 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 4 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 3 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 2 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
M1612
Apr 4, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin informs dealers that all: Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Po
PAB1146
Dec 21, 2023
120000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1146: 68193-95 BULB WEDGE, FENDER TIP LAMP. Purpose: To inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. The light bulbs were used in numerous front an
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ??A?A? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and ??A?A? Milwaukee-Eight gear
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
M1612
Dec 4, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: a?? Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police, Softail, Touring & Trike models and a?? Milwaukee-Eight gear packs
PAB1100
Aug 19, 2020
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1100: TWIN CAM LONGBLOCK & WARRANTY ENGINE - PROGRAM UPDATES. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of certain twin cam longblock and twin cam warranty engines are no longer supported. Instead, sho
1HDM5V2A05
Apr 27, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. The clearance of the Twin Cam and Milwaukee
TT451
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en
TT451
Jan 14, 2016
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
Noise from the cam chest area possibly accompanied by milky engine oil. Moisture can cause slight swelling in the tensioner causing it to stick in the housing. A vehicle that makes repeated short trips can have this condition because the en
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX across all model years (2006, 2026).
30
Total Recalls
237
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
16
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 12 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 11 | View |
| 2017 | 2 | 5 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 4 | View |
| 2014 | 5 | 8 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 16 | View |
| 2011 | 2 | 20 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 33 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 2008 | 2 | 42 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 0 | 26 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |