2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,950 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
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.
“Rear brake switch wiring melted. Brake switch began leaking profusely. Dealer says brake fluid exchange recalled for year. The switch was not. However, forums say this is a common problem due to excessive exhaust header heat. The dealer told me the switch has been redesigned. I have one ordered. This problem happened spontaneously and could have been catastrophic. Vin provided has no displayable records. Updated 10/2/18”
NHTSA complaint #11124446, filed 2018-09, 12,500 miles“While starting to exit an interstate highway and entering the radiused exit ramp, I applied both front and rear brakes on my motorcycle in order to slow from 65 MPH to a safe exit speed. While entering the turn, the brake pedal for the rear brakes, went all the way down. I lost all rear braking ability on the exit ramp. I was unable to safely slow to the posted exit speed. This motorcycle is equipped with ABS braking. I returned home using front brakes only. The rear brake reservoir did not lose any brake fluid. The failure was not caused by a loss of brake fluid. …”
NHTSA complaint #11047371, filed 2017-11, 25,400 milesRelated recalls
- 18V076000Jan 29, 2018Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS)…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhrc 2008–2010, Flhtcu 2008–2011, Flhr 2008–2011 +26 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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