2007 Harley-Davidson FXDB: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
5,876 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Power Train:Driveline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 3 complaints (33.3%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 66.7% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 33.3% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 33.3% |
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:Driveline | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc | 1 |
| Steering:Column | 1 |
| Suspension:Rear | 1 |
Power Train:Driveline: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc: 1; Steering:Column: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 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: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 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 (3). 0 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 |
|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2009 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2009: 1; 2011: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Driveline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering 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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10200600 · 2007-08-23 (August 23, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDB. WHILE DRIVING 20-70 MPH, THE VEHICLE JERKED SLIGHTLY, VIBRATED WHEN TURNING, AND MADE A POPPING SOUND. THE FAILURES ALSO OCCURRED WHEN THE FRONT BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE DEALER CHANGED THE BEARINGS IN THE STEERING COLUMN, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,127 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 300.
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10200600 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10279811 · 2009-08-09 (August 9, 2009)
WHILE RIDING MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDBI, THE LEFT SIDE UPPER SHOCK MOUNT BOLT SHEARED. THIS NEARLY CAUSED ME TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10279811 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10386382 · 2011-03-03 (March 3, 2011)
REAR WHEEL LOCKED UP WHEN ACCELERATING FROM STOP AT TRAFFIC LIGHT. MOTORCYCLE STALLED AND I COULD NOT GET IT TO MOVE FORWARD. THOUGHT BRAKE WAS STUCK, BUT AFTER VISUAL INSPECTION NOTICED ALL THE BOLTS (5) IN THE REAR SPROCKET HAD SHEARED OFF. IT DOES NOT APPEAR THAT THE BOLTS BACKED OUT OF THE WHEEL HUB, BECAUSE PART OF THE BOLTS REMAINED IN THE BOTTOM OF THE THREADED PORTION OF THE HUB. AFTER REMOVING THE WHEEL AND INSPECTING THE DAMAGE IT APPEARS THAT THE STAINLESS BOLTS, ALUMINUM HUB AND LOOSE FITTING HOLES IN THE SPROCKET ALL PLAYED A ROLE …
Owner-reported narrative. 5,876 miles reported. Look up ODI 10386382 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
07V025000 · Tires
Reported: 2007-02-01 (February 1, 2007)
CERTAIN SPORTSTER AND DYNA MODEL MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH AN INCORRECT FRONT TIRE.
Consequence: THIS INCORRECT TIRE COULD CAUSE PERFORMANCE ISSUES, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE FRONT TIRE AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 5, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗