2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdl years
- Not enough data 2nd of 12 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 Fxdl. That ranks 2nd out of 12 Fxdl model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 3,286 miles. 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 Fxdl 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% | 3,286 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 33% | 3,893 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 17% | 11 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 13,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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.
Approaching a red light, gearing down to stop, the idle continued above 3000rpm. Shortly after that, the bike started eating the battery. Now, when it happens, i know to get it home to the battery tender asap. Three times the hd mechanics charge the battery and then, "can't find anything wrong". I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson fxdl. While driving 55 mph, the contact stated that the wheel bearing separated from the vehicle. The dealer repaired the wheel, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 13,000 and the current…
2008 harley davidson motorcycle, while at highway speeds, the engine shuts off on it's own, has happened 3 times, dealer and harley are of no assistance in rectifying the problem. This is a huge safety issue! Problem has occurred multiple times and most recent date, has happened twice in one day!…
Reportedly, a number of 2008 touring harley davidson motorcycle owners are complaining about a defective fuel pump part that causes the motorcycle to stop pumping fuel and stopping abruptly. This issue is known by harley davidson (part #62229-08) and is being replaced by an improved part…
2008 harley-davidson street glide w/3,893 miles. On sunday, june 15th about 40 miles from home my bike started jerking around and acting as if i slammed the brakes on. I could tell it was a fuel issue of some sort. With help from friends and 3 hours later we managed to limp it home by shutting it…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdl years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Fxdl | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Fxdl | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdl | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
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 Fxdl a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdl model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.