2007 Harley-Davidson XL883: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
2 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
5,011 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 2 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 50.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery | 1 |
| Electrical System:Ignition | 1 |
| Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay | 1 |
| Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand | 1 |
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery: 1; Electrical System:Ignition: 1; Electrical System:Starter Assembly:Relay: 1; Structure:Motorcycle:Kickstand/Center Stand: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 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 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2007: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:12v/24v/48v Battery leads the component reports. Electrical and battery issues 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 10208230 · 2007-11-08 (November 8, 2007)
ELECTRICAL PROBLEM SEEMINGLY ENDEMIC TO ALL 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MODELS WHEREIN THE BATTERY IS DRAINED AND MOTORCYCLE UNABLE TO START. THIS IS DANGEROUS IN REMOTE LOCATIONS UNDER ADVERSE CONDITIONS. SEE FOLLOWING: HTTP://XLFORUM.NET/VBPORTAL/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=70840 *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 5,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10208230 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10250190 · 2008-11-30 (November 30, 2008)
MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2007 XL883 SPORTSTER...THE BAR AND EYELET WHICH HOLDS THE SPRING FOR THE KICKSTAND HANGS DOWN WAY TO FAR. THIS SITUATION HAS CAUSED MY THE EYELET AND BAR TO BREAK OFF TWO TIMES. THIS IS A SERIOUS PROBLEM AS WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE KICKSTAND WILL NOT STAY UP, AND ONE MUST TIE IT UP SO IT WILL NOT DRAG THE HIGHWAY WHILE DRIVING...ALSO BECAUSE THE SPRING IS NOT CONNECTED THE BIKE MIGHT FALL WHEN PARKED. THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED I DRILLED A HOLE FOR THE SPRING TO CLIP ONTO. THIS DID NOT HELP THE SITUATION, AS IT HAPPENED AGAIN…
Owner-reported narrative. 4,822 miles reported. Look up ODI 10250190 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
3 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V476000 · Electrical System:Alternator/Generator/Regulator
Reported: 2006-12-19 (December 19, 2006)
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AS A RESULT OF A GREATER BODY THICKNESS THAN USED IN PREVIOUS MODEL YEARS, THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR MAY CONTACT THE FRONT FENDER UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS. IN SOME CASES THIS CONTACT MAY ALLOW THE FRONT FENDER TO CATCH ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE REGULATOR BODY WHICH COULD IMPEDE THE OPERATOR'S ABILITY TO STEER THE VEHICLE.
Consequence: THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: ON MOTORCYCLES WHICH DO NOT HAVE ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN INTERMEDIATE MOUNTING BRACKET THAT WILL RELOCATE THE VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO A POSITION WHICH PROVIDES MORE CLEARANCE FROM THE FRONT FENDER. ON VEHICLES WITH AN ACCESSORY ENGINE GUARDS, DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE THINNNER DIMENSION VOLTAGE REGULATOR TO AVOIDE THE FRONT FENDER CLEARANCE PROBLEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 22, 2007. A SECOND CUSTOMER LETTER REFLECTING THE ABOVE REMEDY WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS ON MARCH 16, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗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 ↗07V296000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Exhaust System:Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe
Reported: 2007-07-11 (July 11, 2007)
CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A CONDITION WHEREBY THE PANT LEG OF SOME RIDERS CAN HAVE DIRECT CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE PANT LEG TO CHAR OR BURN, WHICH COULD LEAD TO THE POSSIBILITY OF INJURY TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADD A NEW EXHAUST SHIELD WHICH PROVIDES ADDITIONAL COVERAGE OFTHE EXHAUST PIPE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗