Harley-Davidson FXSTB problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
4,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 to 2009 model years. Data snapshot: . 9 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train is the most frequently named component, appearing in 3 of 11 complaints (27.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights | 1 |
| Structure:Body:Bumpers | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Power Train: 3; Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe: 1; Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights: 1; Structure:Body:Bumpers: 1; Suspension:Rear: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 2 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2007: 4; 2010: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2015: 1; 2018: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10324681 · 2010-04-09 (April 9, 2010)
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.
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10324681 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 0 |
| 2009 | 0 |
1999: 1; 2000: 0; 2001: 0; 2002: 0; 2007: 1; 2008: 0; 2009: 0