2007 Ktm 990 Adventure Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 990 Adventure years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Ktm 990 Adventure. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,197 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Ktm 990 Adventure 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 100% | 1,197 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 939 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2007 Ktm 990 Adventure recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train
Problem: On certain motorcycles, during use the chain slider guard mounting bolts may become loose and possibly fall out. This could result in the possibility of the chain slider guard to become detached.
Risk: Subsequently, the chain slider guard could become caught in the drive chain which may lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the chain slider guard mounting bolts and properly secure them. The recall began on june 8, 2007. Owners may contact ktm at 1-440-985-3553.
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.
My ktm adventure is having some major issues. The engine is shutting off at seemingly undetermined moments while driving. It is a very hair raising experience, especially when you have your fiance on the back. It seems to happen when there is a change of speed happening. I.e shifting, clutching…
Tl*the contact owns a 2007 ktm 990 adventure. While driving less than 60 mph, the ignition shut off completely when switching from fourth to fifth gear and from fifth to sixth gear. The failure has occurred at least 10-15 times. The dealer could not find any failures with the vehicle after…
My new 2007 ktm 990 adventure motorcycle continues to have a serious safety defect. While riding the motorcycle the engine shuts off while changing gears. I am unaware of the engine being off until i feel the rear wheel slipping or see the red oil pressure light. This is unacceptable and has been…
Other Ktm 990 Adventure years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Ktm 990 Adventure?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Ktm 990 Adventure?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Ktm 990 Adventure a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 990 Adventure model years, the 2007 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.