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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
17%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
1,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 1,000 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 davidson rocker fxcw motorcycle. The contact stated that while accelerating at approximate speeds of 50 MPH, the vehicle lost all power and stalled. The vehicle was towed to the dealer for repairs. The dealer stated that the bolts supporting the drive sprockets to the rear wheel completely separated from the hub. The vehicle was left with the dealer where the contact was awaiting repairs at the contact's expense. The failure and current mileages were approximately 1,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10335234, filed 2010-06, 1,000 miles

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Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008117%

Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdc

Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
1 complaints
Wheels
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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