2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscdx years
- Not enough data 2nd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. That ranks 2nd out of 10 Vrscdx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 850 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner 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 Vrscdx 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 System, Gasoline | 4 | 44% | 850 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 33% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 18,250 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 11% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 26,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx.
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.
The abs hydraulic control unit has failed which is causing the abs feature to become unusable and brakes now degraded and faulty without paying for a new unit which harley has quoted $1400 to replace. Nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 ## vin passed ## harley davidson 2008 ##
Fuel gauge never reads accurate. When bike is full the gauge will read full but when i turn bike off and restart it again the fuel gauge will read 1/4 full. Gauge is very independable. Resulting in the bike running out of gas because the improper reading from the fuel gauge. Also resulting in…
Hundreds of people who own this bike are reporting that the fuel gauge is a problem that the company is unwilling to fix. See thread: http://www.1130cc.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106786. *tr
Fuel gauge reads erratically low from empty up to actual level. Possible fuel sensor failure. Uncommanded changes in power apparently related to this common problem make it a safety issue due to erratic speed/thrust behavior. It has occurred at high speeds in heavy traffic forcing me to pull over…
I own a 2008 vrscdx harley davidson - the rear brake failed as it is exposed to excessive heat, due to its proximity to the exhaust pipe. The failure is caused by the plastic portion of the switch melting allowing the brake fluid to leak out of the system. I have contacted hd and provided them with…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscdx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vrscdx | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Vrscdx | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Vrscdx | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 Vrscdx | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vrscdx | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Vrscdx | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 Vrscdx | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscdx model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.