2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FLHTCUSE3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 27%), typically at around 25,768 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 fire. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 11owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 3 | 27% | 25,768 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 27% | 35,498 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 18% | 25,768 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 18% | 10,802 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 9% | 15,535 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 9% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 9% | 12,034 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 9% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 9% | 12,034 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3 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.
Brake failure on multiple instances, luckily no serious injury, bike did fall and ankle was sprained. Abs failure light has come on/off now on permanent. Brought it to local dealer on two occasions both times i waited over 1.5 hours beyond appointment time and bike was not touched, had to leave…
I have a 2008 harley electra glide.rear brakes do not work.pedal is solid.this is a common problem with abs module. I contacted harley they told me it would be 1200 dollars to fix the problem.there is no warning when this will happen. It is very unsafe and posibly deadly! I was on roadway when it…
During a panic stop caused by automobile pulling out in front of me my rear brake pedal went to its down stop. I was able to avoid an accident due to the front brake remaining functional. There was no fluid loss in the rear brake system leading to the educated (i'm an active faa airframe and…
While riding i lost clutch control, throttle shifted to neutral, pulled over in safe spot and let bike cool (90+ degree day). After cooling i had enough clutch control to get to my destination.
2008 harley davidson ultra classic cvo - closed and sealed front axel bearings of motorcycle sized in motion causing $1,600.00 worth of damage to said motorcycle (according to harley davidson folsom). With no warning at only 12,000 miles. I cannot emphasize how bad (in terms of injury) this would…
Other Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 11 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes, engine problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHTCUSE3?
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 FLHTCUSE3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLHTCUSE3 model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.