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SuspensionPart report

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
11,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 3% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,000 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 contact owns a 2008 harley FLHX motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud nose emitted from the vehicle without any warning. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where both wheel bearings were replaced. The contact stated that in 2012, the failure recurred and the wheel bearings were replaced for the second time by the dealer. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 11,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10479808, filed 2012-10, 11,000 miles

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2024220%
201116%
200813%
2007210%

Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx

Brakes
9 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Fuel system
4 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
4 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Seats
1 complaints
Steering
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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