2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 30%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,568miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 30% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,568 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 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.
“2008 harley davidson anti lock brake failure investigation-- unable to stop safely when anti lock brakes failed to work properly. Brakes were applied mc skidded and lost control and I was ejected from the mc. Mc sustained roll over damage which consisted of broken forks, broken front fairing, broken front windscreen, scratches to the left side, broken left saddlebag, and dents to the crash bar rider sustained multiple broken bones and lacerations.”
NHTSA complaint #10886283, filed 2016-07, 24,000 miles“I hit my brakes and I felt the abs system kick in and after I let off the brakes the next time I attempted to use the rear brake the pedal was extremely hard to push and I had no braking power on the rear of the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #11502301, filed 2023-01“After approx 15 min of riding, the brake pedal for the rear brake will depress all the way down and there will be no brakes. The front brake lever becomes difficult to squeeze and only applies minimal stopping ability. This has happened the last 3 times I have ridden and almost caused me to run a red light through cross traffic. Once I get the bike home I can pump the brake and it will eventually work properly again or if it does not, it will the next day.”
NHTSA complaint #10885170, filed 2016-07“The contact owns a 2008 Harley-Davidson FLHX. While driving 50 MPH, the contact depressed the brake pedal. As he turned left, the brake failed, the motorcycle flipped over, and the driver was ejected into the ditch. The driver sustained a minor injury, but medical attention was not required. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the brake failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,135.”
NHTSA complaint #10884079, filed 2016-07, 32,135 miles“ABS Module failed causing loss of all brakes on motorcycle. Brakes were working. Brought cycle to Harley Dealer for brake fluid flush as part of recall. Upon mechanic using Digitech to perform service it caused ABS module to fail. Because of failure motorcycle was left with zero brakes. Had to pay out of pocket for new ABS module. Due to design of module when it fails it causes brakes not to function leaving rider and other motorists at risk. I had to pay $641.61 out of pocket to remedy this failure that Harley Davidson was aware of.”
NHTSA complaint #11423726, filed 2021-07Related 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 Flhx 2008–2011, Flhtcu 2008–2011, Flhr 2008–2011 +26 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx
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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