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2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints12 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 10, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes, hydraulic11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE2 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

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-211 · Jun 10, 2009 · 11,005 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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 FXSTSSE2 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 FXSTSSE2 median. How we score

'08
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FXSTSSE2 owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXSTSSE2 MOTORCYCLE. WHILE DRIVING LESS THAN 55 MPH, THE CONTACT APPLIED THE BRAKES AND THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE BEGAN SHAKING VIOLENTLY. THE FAILURE CAUSED A CRASH. HE BLACKED OUT UPON IMPACT AND SUSTAINED MINOR INJURIES, SCRATCHES, AND ABRASIONS ON…
Complaint 10273218 · Jun 9, 2009 · 2,500 miles

Own a 2008 FXSTSSE2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.