2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltr years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Fltr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 50%), typically at around 31,250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 14owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 | 7 | 50% | 31,250 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 14% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 7% | 11,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 7% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | 50,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 7% | 5 | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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
- 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.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE (FLTR). WHILE RIDING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE THROTTLE BODY SENSOR FAILED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STALLED AND LOST POWER WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACTED PULLED OVER, RESTARTED THE VEHICLE, AND RESUMED NORMAL RIDING. WHEN THE FAILURE RECURRED…
While riding on 3/31/2018 i was approaching a stoplight and began my down shifting and braking. I stepped on the rear brake pedal and to my surprise there was little resistance, i pumped the pedal again only to have the same result. I then pumped the pedal several times noting same result as…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLTR. WHILE DRIVING 5-65 MPH, THE REAR BRAKES SEIZED SEVERAL TIMES WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (FORT WORTH HARLEY-DAVIDSON, 3025 W LOOP 820 S, FORT WORTH, TX 76116, [redacted]) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING AND REPAIR. MONTHS LATER, THE…
Front brakes failed due to bad abs module with no warning. Very hard to pull in when trying to stop. Worked fine and now nothing. This could have resulted in myself wrecking (rear ending) someone if it happened a busy road.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson fltr road glide. When the brake pedal was depressed, the brakes failed to stop the vehicle. The contact had to apply the emergency brake to stop. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fltr | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Fltr | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Fltr | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Fltr | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, electrical system problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
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 Fltr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltr model years, the 2008 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.