2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdb years
- Not enough data 2nd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb. That ranks 2nd out of 8 Fxdb model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is tires (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 13,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner 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 Fxdb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 50% | 13,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 300 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb 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.
This is to correct file number 10421452 -- the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson dyna series low rider. The contact stated the rear tire is a dunlop k591 160/70v-17. The contact noticed in early june 2011 a split in the center rain grove. On aug. 19, 2011 found additional cracks in the tire in…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson dyna series low rider. The contact stated the rear tire is a dunlop k591 160/70v-17. The contact noticed in early june 2011 a split in the center rain grove. On aug. 19, 2011 found additional cracks in the tire in these center rain groves. The motorcycle…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson street bob fxdb motorcycle. While driving 60 mph, the vehicle would pull to the left. The front tire fork appeared to be titled a quarter inch to the right. The contact had to lean the vehicle to the right in order to correct the failure while driving…
I purchased a harley davidson street bob in july. The day i bought this motorcycle i pulled out of the parking lot on to the service road and the front wheel started wobbling real bad. I returned to the dealership and they said they replaced the front end and i went on my way with the new bike…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdb years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fxdb | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Fxdb | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 Fxdb | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fxdb | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 Fxdb | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 Fxdb | 17 | 2 |
| 2008 | 4 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdb | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?
Owners most often report tires, power train, suspension problems. The top one, tires, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb?
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 Fxdb a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdb model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.