2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxstb years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb. That ranks 2nd out of 7 Fxstb model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 21,050 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 100% | 21,050 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb.
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.
Clutch hub spline failure due to faulty automatic chain tensioner and compensator sprocket. This is apparently a very common issue causing a loud clunking when starting and damaging parts such as happened with my clutch hub. The only way to prevent it is to change to upgraded aftermarket…
I purchased the vehicle with 1835 miles on the odometer and about a week later i noticed an audible "clunk" when starting the engine. I investigated the problem online and found that this is a very common problem amongst harley davidsons with the 96 cid engine. The sound is the mechanics within the…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxstb years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fxstb | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Fxstb | 5 | 1 |
| 2002 Fxstb | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 Fxstb | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxstb | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxstb | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fxstb 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 Fxstb?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstb a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxstb model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.