2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200c, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 4, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200c has problems
2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200c recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2008 vs. every other XL1200c 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 XL1200c median. How we score
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- Caution
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What XL1200c owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The contact owns a 2008 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Motorcycle. The contact stated that there was a failure with the rear brakes. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer, and the contact was sold DOT 5 brake fluid, which was the incorrect brake fluid for the motorcycle. The contact stated that DOT 5…
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