2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLHRSE4 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4. The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,042 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 50% | 6,042 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | 434 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
Riding vehicle when sudden and unexpected loss of power occurred. Searched online and found the issue was with the throttle control actuator. Hd has revised this assembly, but it is still problematic. Search results are loaded with other owners experiencing the same issue. Hd knows about it and has…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 h-d flhrse4. The contact stated that while parked, there was fuel leaking from the fuel tank without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that that the fuel tank o-ring needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson road king motorcycle. While driving 65 mph, he noticed that the right side saddle bag fell off of the vehicle. The contact was informed by the dealer that the retaining pins were loose and needed to be replaced. There were no prior warnings and the vehicle…
I was operating my 2008 harley davidson flhrse4 on several occasions when the throttle by wire cut out in traffic almost causing an accident. This has happened on several occasions, and each time, the motorcycle has been taken to the dealership where it was purchased for repair. Each time, the…
Other Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHRSE4?
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 FLHRSE4 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLHRSE4 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.