2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstc years
- Not enough data 7th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That ranks 7th out of 20 Flstc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is structure (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 960 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 960 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 36,622 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 25,630 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc.
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
- 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.
Wheel bearing locked up on rear wheel. Gillette wy harley davidson service foreman told me that the wheel bearings used were known to fail as early as 5000 miles, and could last up to 50,000 miles. In my opinion, these un safe bearings should not be used. Bearing was replaced with the same type…
Rear bearings blew out at 25,300 miles. Harley davidson replaced the bearings. 350 miles later, same rear bearing blew out again except now there is damage to fly wheel, tire shroud and tire due to tire shifting to left side of motorcycle. Possible fender damage. *js
I own a 2008 diablo performance chopper that has a cracked frame located right under the gusset. I purchased the bike on 21 may 2008. Since then the bike has been in the shop for faulty charging system, sprocket screws broke in hub, broken motor mount, bad rear shocks, new ignition module, and the…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2014 Flstc | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 Flstc | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flstc | 12 | 0 |
| 2011 Flstc | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Flstc | 11 | 0 |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 |
| 2007 Flstc | 8 | 1 |
| 2006 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flstc | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 Flstc | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 Flstc | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flstc | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Flstc | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 Flstc | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Flstc | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Flstc | 4 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flstc problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
Owners most often report structure, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flstc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstc model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.