2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 17%of 12 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 27,046miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc, 17% of the 12 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,046 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.
“The gear shift and heal-toe shift levers fell off the motorcycle while traveling on an interstate highway at a speed of about 75 MPH, leaving no mechanism for changing gears. I have received anecdotal information from many other riders of harley davidson motorcycles that the loss of the heal-toe shift levers is a frequent occurrence, and they are forced to replace the shift levers with accessories from independent parts manufacturers. I have witnessed many such after-market modifications during my travels.”
NHTSA complaint #10690884, filed 2015-02, 30,345 miles“2008 Harley-Davidson roadking classic with 23,748 miles started having excessive vibration and the starter made a loud bang during hot starts...also noticed a loud clunk sound from the primary chain case when shutting the engine off. The Harley-Davidson dealership diagnosed the problem to be a worn compensator and sprocket. Apparently these components are having a high rate of pre--mature failure on 2007 thru 2010 harley motorcycles. This problem could lead to catastrophic engine failure and possible death if not properly diagnosed and replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10783832, filed 2015-10, 23,748 milesRelated service bulletins
- 11014014Jan 24, 2025SERVICE BULLETIN M1650: MILWAUKEE EIGHT AND TWIN CAM CAMSHAFT DRIVE GEAR RETENTION KIT CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the Camshaft…
- 11005514Jul 10, 2024GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to…
- 10254115Apr 4, 2024SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin…
- 10248398Dec 4, 2023SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ⢠Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police…
- 10248397Dec 4, 2023SERVICE BULLETIN M1612: MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that all: ⢠Twin Cam gear packs on CVO, Dyna, Police…
- 10139399Apr 27, 2018TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsSteering
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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