2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscaw years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw. That is the most of any Vrscaw model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 150 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. 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
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 33% | 150 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 33% | 11,421 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 700 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 17% | 5,850 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | 5,850 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 14,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw.
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
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear brake light switch failure (crack in plastic housing) causing complete loss of braking. Brake switch failure could have started a fire due to electrical contact with brake fluid. Front fork seal failure at 14k miles causing loss of steering.
After leaving my house & driving down the street i had complete failure on my front brakes, due to the front brake was in hydraulic lock, luckily the back brakes were still usable. The front wheel was free to spin but no brakes could be applied to it, it did work moments before while in my…
The gas gauge does not work properly. The gauge will go from 100% full, to empty, to a 1/4 filled within minutes. The problem occurs when sitting or moving. The gauge is unpredictable and unreliable. I just purchased the bike in october. *tr
The fuel gauge is defective and has never worked correctly. It will sometimes display a 1/2 tank and then go down to complete empty after traveling 10-15 miles from a complete fill up. *tr
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley-davidson vrscaw motorcycle. The contact stated that the fuel gauge failed and would not register if the fuel tank was full or empty. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel sensor was replaced however, the failure recurred shortly thereafter. The…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscaw years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 Vrscaw | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 Vrscaw | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | 6 | 0 |
| 2007 Vrscaw | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, service brakes, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscaw a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscaw model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.