2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 7%of 14 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr, 7% of the 14 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,300 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Stock compensator failed at 12300 miles. Hd suggests replacing with upgraded screaming eagle compensator. High speed failure could result in serious bodily injury.”
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Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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