2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdc years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc. That ranks 2nd out of 6 Fxdc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 12,795 miles. Complaints mention 2 fires. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner 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 Fxdc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 12,795 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 33% | 9,170 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 17% | 5,700 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 12,950 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc 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.
The rear brake light switch failed. Yes it is available for inspection - Iâll hold onto the part after repair. My safety was put at risk when the switch failed causing a leak in brake fluid and a loss of pressure in the pedal. Losing my rear break functionality entirely. Then the leaking brake…
Motorcycle began to exhibit noise at various speeds and rear wheel began losing tread at alarming rate. After propping the motorcycle up and removing the rear wheel to replace the tire, it was discovered that both rear wheel bearings had begun to deteriorate. Left side bearing was almost completely…
The gas gauge failed this is the second time that this part has failed on my motorcycle. The first incident was in july 2009 which they replaced under warranty. The gauge gives false readings, it will show full and various other readings regardless of the amount of fuel in the tank. For example i…
Cruising at 40 mph and applied rear and front brakes. There was no tension when applied continued a quarter mile and turned onto street of my house applied brakes and there was no rear brake response. Upon stopping in my driveway using the front brakes, i got off the bike and there was a fire at…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson rocker fxcw motorcycle. The contact stated that while accelerating at approximate speeds of 50 mph, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer stated that the bolts supporting the drive sprockets to…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc?
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 Fxdc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdc model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.