Harley-Davidson Fxstb Problems by Year
NHTSA has 11 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Harley-Davidson Fxstb, across 7 model years (1999–2009). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is power train.
Harley-Davidson Fxstb years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No Fxstb model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2007 Fxstb: 5 complaints, 1 recall
- 2008 Fxstb: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2009 Fxstb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 Fxstb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2001 Fxstb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2002 Fxstb: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Harley-Davidson Fxstb problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Harley-Davidson Fxstb model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fxstb | 1 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 2008 Fxstb | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2007 Fxstb | 5 | 1 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 Fxstb | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2001 Fxstb | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Fxstb | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 Fxstb | 0 | 1 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Harley-Davidson Fxstb years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2007 (5), 2008 (2), 2009 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Harley-Davidson Fxstb?
Power Train, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Harley-Davidson Fxstb have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.