2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhp years
- Not enough data 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp. That ranks 2nd out of 18 Flhp model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (3 complaints, 60%), typically at around 77,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 3 | 60% | 77,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp recalls (2)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap
Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 47,579 my 2008 flhp, flhpe, flhr, flhrc, flhrse4, flht, flhtc, flhtcu, flhtcuse3, flhtp, flhx, and fltr motorcycles. These motorcycles may experience a cracking of the fuel filter shell leading to loss of fuel pressure. This loss of fuel pressure can cause diminished performance and, in some cases, may cause an engine stall or a no-start condition.
Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel filter shell free of charge. The recall began on july 31, 2008. Owners may contact harley davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
After recent brake fluid recall and a few days of riding, on my way home at a stop the front brake lever didn't release as usual. At the next stop the brakes wouldn't fully disengage, this made it so the bike could barely move under its own power. The front brakes are locked up and will not allow…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson flhp street glide. While driving 15 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the hand brakes to stop the motorcycle. The brakes failed and the motorcycle crashed into a building. There were no injuries and a police report was not filed. The…
I purchased this motorcycle on 1/17/2014. On 1/18/2014 i took this vehicle for a ride. The front brakes operated but had very little deflection or movement from the brake lever. The front brake lever was extremely hard to pull. I contacted the dealer and was told that this was normal. I continued…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 spencer bowman customs high roller chopper ht motorcycle (na). While driving less than 30 mph, the frame fractured on the vehicle. No repairs have been made. The current and failure mileages were less than 1,200. Updated 05/05/09
I am in receipt of a recall notice from harley davidson motorcycle company regarding a potentially defective fuel filter housing, the failure of which "could lead to a crash which would cause injury or death to the rider." in contacting the servicing dealer, i am informed they do not have parts…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhp years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Flhp | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhp | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhp | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhp | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhp | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhp | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhp | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhp | 5 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhp | 7 | 3 |
| 2008 | 5 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhp | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhp | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhp | 0 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
Owners most often report service brakes, fuel system, gasoline, structure problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhp a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhp model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.