2008 Harley-Davidson FXD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXD years
- Not enough data 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD. That is the most of any FXD model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 1,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 43% | 1,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 29% | 1,950 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | 8,368 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson FXD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
Problem: On certain motorcycles built and shipped to california, the catalytic muffler protective heat shield was not installed. This condition could allow direct contact with this muffler and cause injury.
Risk: If contact occurs while riding, it could cause loss of control of the motorcycle, leading to injury or death.
Fix: Dealers will install the heat shields to the mufflers free of charge. The recall began on november 26, 2007. 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.
2008 harley davidson fxd dyna super glyde. Consumer writes in regards to wheel bearing problems *tgw the consumer stated at 8368 miles, the rear wheel bearing failed. The mechanic informed the consumer it was a common problem with all the 2008 and newer models. The consumer stated the manufacturer…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson night rider special motorcycle (na). While driving 45 mph, the vehicle suddenly ran out of fuel. The contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was full. The failure had occurred since april 2008. The vehicle was taken to an authorized…
My brand new 2008 harley davidson night rod (vrscd) came with a faulty fuel gauge (sender). Took it into the dealership for a warranty replacement. The gauge (sender) was replaced, but the problem continued. The gauge displays incorrectly all the time. I'm resorting to resetting the trip odometer…
Fuel pump on 2008 harley ultra classic caused pipes to get so hot ( glowing red )when i checked oil level the rag i was using caught on fire. Also the pipes are now really discolored and harley won't replace them back to original condition. They won't even change the oil that i'm sure was broken…
Rear brakes squeal on brand new 2008 harley davidson flhtc: vehicle choices were not sufficient to list this model. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson FXD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 FXD | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 FXD | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 FXD | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 FXD | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 FXD | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FXD | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 FXD | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 FXD | 5 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson FXD 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 FXD?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXD model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.