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 FlhxProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 30 owner complaints about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx, most often about the service brakes. 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 April 2, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx has problems
30 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
6Electrical system
5Vehicle speed control
4Power train
4Engine
2Wheels
2Fuel/propulsion system
1Seats
1Fuel system, gasoline
66 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 9 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 6 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| 6 other systems | 6 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx 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 Flhx 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 Flhx median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'20'21'22'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
2 investigations
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx, and the recalls they led to.
- MOTORCYCLE STALLINGLed to recall 08V-357
- Sudden Brake Failure - MotorcycleLed to recall 18V-076
In owners' words
What Flhx owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
after Harley Davidson performed the recall, the brakes are now lock up due to deposits in brake hydraulic control unit making the motorcycle unsafe to ride. they are stating this is not part of the recall, in the first paragraph of the recall it states that that is the problem that happens from the…
I hit my brakes and I felt the abs system kick in and after I let off the brakes the next time I attempted to use the rear brake the pedal was extremely hard to push and I had no braking power on the rear of the motorcycle.
ABS Module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to Harley Dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using Digitech to perform service it caused ABS module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay…
Own a 2008 Flhx?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.