2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhrc years
- Far more complaints than other years 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Flhrc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 17%), typically at around 5,773 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 12owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc 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 | 2 | 17% | 5,773 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 17% | 27,047 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 17% | 18,950 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 17% | 500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 17% | 11,375 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 8% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 8% | 150 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 8% | 38,587 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc 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.
- Motorcycle stalling (PE08043) — opened Jul 17, 2008, closed Aug 8, 2008, led to recall 08V357000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
On numerous occasions while attempting to warn drivers attempting to cut me off, or just letting them know that i am concerned for my safety by their driving habits, i have honked the horn on my motorcycle with little or no reaction. Simply put, the horn on this motorcycle is about as loud as a…
Rear brake switch wiring melted. Brake switch began leaking profusely. Dealer says brake fluid exchange recalled for year. The switch was not. However, forums say this is a common problem due to excessive exhaust header heat. The dealer told me the switch has been redesigned. I have one ordered…
While starting to exit an interstate highway and entering the radiused exit ramp, i applied both front and rear brakes on my motorcycle in order to slow from 65 mph to a safe exit speed. While entering the turn, the brake pedal for the rear brakes, went all the way down. I lost all rear braking…
2008 harley-davidson roadking classic with 23,748 miles started having excessive vibration and the starter made a loud "bang" during hot starts...also noticed a loud clunk sound from the primary chain case when shutting the engine off. The harley-davidson dealership diagnosed the problem to be a…
The gear shift and heal-toe shift levers fell off the motorcycle while traveling on an interstate highway at a speed of about 75 mph, leaving no mechanism for changing gears. I have received anecdotal information from many other riders of harley davidson motorcycles that the loss of the heal-toe…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhrc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 Flhrc | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 Flhrc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhrc | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhrc | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 Flhrc | 4 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhrc | 13 | 3 |
| 2008 | 12 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhrc | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc?
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 Flhrc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrc model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.