2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 7%of 30 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 13,050miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the wheels of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 7% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 13,050 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.
“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“2008 harley davidson street glide FLHX noticed noise coming from the rear wheel of the motorcycle at highway speeds and at lower speeds around town highway speeds it produces a howling / whining noise. …”
NHTSA complaint #10269702, filed 2009-05, 2,100 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhx
9 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology