2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxstc years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc. That is the most of any Fxstc model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | 9,700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 10 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 4,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc.
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.
At about 3 PM on June 26, 2021 I was going south on Route 131 a mile past the junction with Route 73. There are four long sweeping turns after the junction. Iâve traveled that road on motorcycles hundreds of times. It was clear dry and sunny. The road repaved three months ago is very smooth…
At about 3 PM on June 26, 2021 I was going south on Route 131 a mile past the junction with Route 73. There are four long sweeping turns after the junction. Iâve traveled that road on motorcycles hundreds of times. It was clear dry and sunny. The road repaved three months ago is very smooth…
The front spokes of this brand new low-mileage harley have rusted so heavily i fear they will break and cause an accident. The bike was always garaged and kept clean. Harley blew it off and had no interest in helping repair the spokes. They said i had to deal with it myself. Even a twenty year old…
The rear brake light switch failed in a manner similar to the report 11v506000. Brake light would not illuminate when brake pedal depressed. Replacement of the switch solved the problem. This malfunction is eerily similar to the named report. When i spoke to the dealer it was indicated that this…
Drive belt broke with less than 10k miles. Break was straight across belt in lowest area. Break occurred on clean roads (just after a major rain storm) just after stopping at a red light. Belt indicated same type of stress fracture about a foot from the initial break which would preclude damage…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxstc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Fxstc | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Fxstc | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc?
Owners most often report vehicle speed control, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, vehicle speed control, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxstc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxstc model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.