2007 Harley-Davidson Softail Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Softail years
- Not enough data 11th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail. That ranks 11th out of 17 Softail model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 50% | 6,321 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 6,321 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:12v/24v/48v battery:cables
Problem: Certain motorcycles were built with a condition that permits the positive battery cable to contact a weld bead on the oil tank. This may cause the weld bead to abrade through the insulation on the cable and cause an electrical short from the battery through the oil tank and oil lines.
Risk: This could lead to an oil leak and/or possible fire, which could result in injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will install a battery caddy that will protect the cable and ensure proper cable routing. This recall began on may 4, 2007. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving a 2007 harley davidson night train. I stopped at a red light on highway 12 in burbank, wa. When the light turned green, and i gave throttle, the drive belt and the drive train where it attaches to the rear hug pulled out. With 3 bolts sheered off laying on the ground. Luckily with…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 harley davidson softail deluxe. The contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v173000 (electrical system:battery:cables) on may 8 2007. He called the dealer to schedule a repair appointment and was informed that the parts would be unavailable until…
Other Harley-Davidson Softail years
← 2005 Softail · 2008 Softail →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Softail | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 Softail | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Softail | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Softail | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Softail | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Softail | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Softail | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Softail | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 Softail | 3 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Softail problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Harley-Davidson Softail a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Softail model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.