2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhx years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 19 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx. That is the most of any Flhx model year in the database (19 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (9 complaints, 30%), typically at around 45,568 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 30owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 | 9 | 30% | 45,568 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 6 | 20% | 13,200 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 17% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 4 | 13% | 28,262 | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 13% | 33,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 7% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 7% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 7% | 13,050 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 3% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 3% | 8,030 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 3% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 3% | 11,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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.
- 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.
after Harley Davidson performed the recall, the brakes are now lock up due to deposits in brake hydraulic control unit making the motorcycle unsafe to ride. they are stating this is not part of the recall, in the first paragraph of the recall it states that that is the problem that happens from the…
I hit my brakes and I felt the abs system kick in and after I let off the brakes the next time I attempted to use the rear brake the pedal was extremely hard to push and I had no braking power on the rear of the motorcycle.
Motorcycle goes in to limp mode . No throttle response
ABS Module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to Harley Dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using Digitech to perform service it caused ABS module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay…
While riding on the freeway at 65 mph the check engine light came on and the bike went into a 'limp' mode all of a sudden and would not go over 15-20 mph. Had to cut across traffic without getting hit to get to the side of the road. Turned off bike and it reset was able to make it home. Researched…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Flhx | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Flhx | 10 | 2 |
| 2022 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhx | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Flhx | 8 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhx | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 Flhx | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Flhx | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Flhx | 8 | 5 |
| 2013 Flhx | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhx | 16 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhx | 18 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhx | 24 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhx | 29 | 3 |
| 2008 | 30 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhx | 20 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhx | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx?
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 Flhx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhx model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.