2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,950miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,950 miles. 2 a fire, 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.
“Cruising at 40 MPH and applied rear and front brakes. There was no tension when applied continued a quarter mile and turned onto street of my house applied brakes and there was no rear brake response. Upon stopping in my driveway using the front brakes, I got off the bike and there was a fire at the rear brake relay switch and brake line. I had to put out this fire and brake fluid continued to leak. I believe this is a design defect, the relay switch is 1 inch from the exhaust and believe this was part of the failure the heat source being so close. …”
NHTSA complaint #10412541, filed 2011-07, 12,950 miles“The rear brake light switch failed. Yes it is available for inspection - I’ll hold onto the part after repair. My safety was put at risk when the switch failed causing a leak in brake fluid and a loss of pressure in the pedal. Losing my rear break functionality entirely. Then the leaking brake fluid went into the electrical connections on the switch and caught on fire. Not confirmed by a dealer but has happened on other Harley models and been recalled before just not for this model of bike. Not inspected by any of the listed. …”
NHTSA complaint #11629572, filed 2024-12Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 14% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc
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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