2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtc years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 2nd out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints, 33%), typically at around 14,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 15owner 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 Flhtc 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 | 5 | 33% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 20% | 15,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 20% | 36,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 13% | 52,174 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 7% | 1 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 34,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.
I would like to bring to light an issue i have recently had found. I ride a 2008 harley davidson electraglide. I only have 42000 miles on it. Last fall i was coming back from a memorial mission with the american legion riders. I noticed a strange rattle in my primary case area. I got home and…
On 10-19-2017 i was riding with a group of friends on our way to a fellow bikers funeral. We were doing about 45 mph on the highway, as we approached our turn i attempted to start braking with my back brake. When i tryed to push the back brake pedal down nothing happened!!!!!!!!!!! The pedal was…
I took my bike out for a nice ride and nothing in the way of a problem. The next day went to ride the bike and my front brake lever is as hard as a rock i went to stop and had no front brake. Went through the intersection . I checked for trouble codes in the memory and it showed none. Tried to…
I recently was riding when the front brake handle on the bike started to vibrate. I was close to home so i went there. Since it was time to do some maintenance on the bike i ordered parts and over the next couple of months changed fluids and did other items including replacing the front right…
Compensator in primary went out with only 25,000 miles. Upon research, it is found that this is a known problem to harley, yet they haven't said anything. This is a major cost to the consumer and most importantly dangerous!!! If this goes out while you are riding down the highway, it locks the back…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhtc | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
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 Flhtc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.