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Harley-Davidson FXDModel year report

2008 Harley-Davidson FXD Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
1,650miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD. The part named most often is fuel system, with 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and suspension (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,650 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 9 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “Fuel pump on 2008 harley ultra classic caused pipes to get so hot ( glowing red )when I checked oil level the rag I was using caught on fire. Also the pipes are now really discolored and harley won't replace them back to original condition. They won't even change the oil that I'm sure was broken down by the heat.”

NHTSA complaint #10232931, filed 2008-07, 3,400 miles

Suspension: “2008 harley davidson FXD dyna super glyde. Consumer writes in regards to wheel bearing problems the consumer stated at 8368 miles, the rear wheel bearing failed. The mechanic informed the consumer it was a common problem with all the 2008 and newer models. The consumer stated the manufacturer changed the bearing from 1 inch to 25mm.”

NHTSA complaint #10400364, filed 2011-05, 8,368 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 3,400 miles.

100%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 1,650 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2008420102011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 9 on record; the latest 9 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson FXD

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200871,6501———Not enough data
19995—2———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson FXD model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 5 complaints (71% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,650 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 3,400 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.