repaired · 2019 Q4
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Risk. These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
2008 Harley-Davidson FlhrProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 14 owner complaints about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr, most often about the vehicle speed control. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-076 the manufacturer reports only 49% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 12, 2018. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr has problems
14 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
4Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
3Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
2Fuel/propulsion system1 crash/fire/injury
2Suspension
2Service brakes
2Engine and engine cooling
1Engine
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
no report yet
Tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
Risk. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO A CRASH WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY OR DEATH TO THE RIDER.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.
Best & worst years
2008 vs. every other Flhr year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Flhr median. How we score
'95'97'99'01'02'03'04'05'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'17'18'19'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr, and the recalls they led to.
- MOTORCYCLE STALLINGLed to recall 08V-357
- Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcycleLed to recall 18V-076
In owners' words
What Flhr owners report
Recent vehicle speed control complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS TRAVELING ON A SURFACE ROAD AT APPROX. 50MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF EUCLID AND LAMBERT THE LIGHT STARTED TO CHANGE. I ROLLED ONTO THE THROTTLE TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION SAFELY. AS I CLEARED THE INTERSECTION I ROLLED OFF THE THROTTLE AT WHICH POINT THE THROTTLE WENT TO THE WIDE…
BIKE WOULD JUST SHUT DOWN. ONCE RESTARTED IT WOULD IDLE AT APPROX 1500 RPM (LIMP MODE). THIS HAPPEN TWICE. THERE NO THROTTLE RESPONSE, IDLE WAS STILL AROUND 1500 RPM. TALK TO THE DEALER ABOUT MY ISSUES. BEFORE I COULD FINISH MY LITTLE SPEECH, I WAS TOLD THAT IT WAS THE ECM OR THE ATC PIN…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHR MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH,THE MOTORCYCLE DECELERATED ABNORMALLY. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHEN DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHERE LUBRICANT WAS APPLIED TO THE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE…
Own a 2008 Flhr?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.