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2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Body and structure Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 81 total for the year
Median mileage
3,010miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the body and structure of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 2% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,010 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

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.

“Wobble in frame of 2008 harley davidson ultra classic. Many aftermarket parts to address the problem, but the company should take responsibility for it. The flaw could be life threatening and cause crashes.”

NHTSA complaint #10247701, filed 2008-11, 5,120 miles

“Motorcycle riding on a clear day on new concrete 2 lane highway, very little traffic in rural iowa. Total of three motorcycles. All three brand new harley tour bikes, all with less than 1000 miles. I was last bike in group when middle bike experienced rear wheel wobble while entering a sweeping curve at 60 MPH.bike walked itself across oncoming lane and into ditch before rider could stop it. Bike and rider were not seriously hurt. Bike was drivable but for safety, hauled to dealer. Dealer said nothing wrong and never heard of problem before. …”

NHTSA complaint #10253638, filed 2009-01, 900 miles

Body and structure: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200822%
200724%

Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

Brakes
36 complaintsFuel system
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsSteering
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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