2007 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
6,580 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 16 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 18 complaints (44.4%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 8 | 44.4% |
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 11.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 8; Electrical System: 4; Service Brakes, Electric: 3; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel System, Other: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 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 | 15 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 15; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 (15). 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 |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2010 | 9 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
2008: 1; 2010: 9; 2011: 4; 2012: 1; 2013: 1; 2014: 2
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 8 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation 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 10239756 · 2008-08-26 (August 26, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 (NA) HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD VRSCDX. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN EXPERIENCING BALANCING FAILURE WITH THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WOULD CONSTANTLY LEAN TO THE RIGHT. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE ENGINE HAD TWISTED AND THE EXHAUST PIPE AND PANEL THAT HOLD THE ENGINE RAN DOWN ON TOP OF THE FRAME, CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO BECOME IMBALANCED. IN ADDITION, THE FUEL GAUGE AND SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED INACCURATE READINGS. THE CONTACT WAS PULLED OVER FOR DRIVING 100 MPH WHEN THE GAUGE ONLY READ 70 MPH. THE VEHICLE IS LIQUID COOLED WITH …
Owner-reported narrative. 1,300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10239756 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10347927 · 2010-08-07 (August 7, 2010)
I HAVE A 2007 HARLEY VRSC-DX MOTORCYCLE. THE FUEL GAUGE HAS AN INTERMITTENT PROBLEM WHERE AT VARIOUS FUEL LEVELS IT WILL DROP TO "EMPTY" AND THE FUEL LIGHT WILL COME ON. IT BEGAN BEFORE THE WARRANTY WAS VOID BUT BECAUSE IT WAS INTERMITTENT THE DEALER SAID THEY COULDN'T FIX IT AND TO BRING IT BACK WHEN THE PROBLEM IS OCCURRING. I HAVE NEVER BEEN NEAR THE DEALER WHEN THE PROBLEM OCCURS AND HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO FORCE IT TO HAPPEN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10347927 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10348280 · 2010-08-09 (August 9, 2010)
FUEL GAUGE INOP CAUSING VEHICLE TO STALL. KNOWN PROBLEM WITH HD. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,265 miles reported. Look up ODI 10348280 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10349741 · 2010-08-16 (August 16, 2010)
I OWN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCDX. THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8/14/10. THIS SWITCH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK UNDER THE SEAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS VROD MODELS OF VARIOUS YEARS AND INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON 1130CC.COM. VARIOUS PEOPLE HAVE CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,788 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10349914 · 2010-08-17 (August 17, 2010)
BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE DURING USE, LEAKED, CAUGHT FIRE AND REAR BRAKES FAILED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10349921 · 2010-08-17 (August 17, 2010)
WHILE RIDING MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD NIGHTROD SPECIAL I LOST CONTROL OF REAR BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE SWITCH NEAR THE EXHAUST AND JUST BEFORE THE GAS TANK AND BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM TWICE IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350858 · 2010-08-20 (August 20, 2010)
2007 HARLEY VRSCDX. THE REAR BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE RIDING. PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT WHY. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH. THE WIRES ON THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH WERE SEVERELY MELTED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. MY BIKE IS 100% STOCK UNMODIFIED IN ANY WAY WITH ONLY 4253 MILES. I BABIED THE MOTORCYCLE HOME WITHOUT REAR BRAKES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,253 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10351199 · 2010-08-23 (August 23, 2010)
THE FUEL GAUGE SHOWS FUEL WHEN EMPTY. THIS HAPPENS CONSTANTLY AND CAN BE HAZARDS ON BUSY HIGHWAYS AND BRIDGES. I OWN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON NIGHT ROD SPECIAL AND MY UNDERSTANDING IS THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON HAS BEEN AWARE OF THE PROBLEM FOR SOME TIME BUT HAS DONE NOTHING TO FIX THE PROBLEM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 2,780 miles reported. Look up ODI 10351199 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.