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Harley-Davidson VrscdxModel year report

2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,050miles, 8 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

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

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. The part named most often is fuel system, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by brakes (2) and electrical system (2). 8 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,050 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins 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: “2008 harley davidson Vrscdx (night rod special) after purchasing my motorcycle, 5 months passed when the fuel gauge went out. I took it back to harley, as it was under warranty, they replaced some parts which fixed the issue. The issue resurfaced again last month (june 2011) where the fuel gauge is constantly reading empty. It appears that harley has not issued a recall on this issue and from what I have read, there are numerous people having issues with this same problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10410812, filed 2011-07, 750 miles

Brakes: “I own a 2008 Vrscdx harley davidson - the rear brake failed as it is exposed to excessive heat, due to its proximity to the exhaust pipe. The failure is caused by the plastic portion of the switch melting allowing the brake fluid to leak out of the system. I have contacted hd and provided them with multiple cases of other Vrscdx bikes having this exact same problem. This is very serious issue and hd did not include this model in their current recall of other models with identical problems - also hd has re-designed the brake switch location on newer models. …”

NHTSA complaint #10432905, filed 2011-10, 6,000 miles

Electrical system: “Fuel gauge never reads accurate. When bike is full the gauge will read full but when I turn bike off and restart it again the fuel gauge will read 1/4 full. Gauge is very independable. Resulting in the bike running out of gas because the improper reading from the fuel gauge. Also resulting in having to call and auto service for a tow or fuel.”

NHTSA complaint #10816486, filed 2015-12, 10,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “The ABS hydraulic control unit has failed which is causing the ABS feature to become unusable and brakes now degraded and faulty without paying for a new unit which harley has quoted $1400 to replace. Nhtsa campaign number: 18v076000 ## VIN passed ## harley davidson 2008 ##”

NHTSA complaint #11402519, filed 2021-03

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 8 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 950 and 6,000 miles.

75%0–1013%10–2513%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (8 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,050 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

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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

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Vrscdx

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201468,2000———Not enough data
201252,8501———Not enough data
200893,0500———Not enough data
2007186,5800———Stable

All Harley-Davidson Vrscdx model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Fuel system is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by brakes with 2.

Has the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

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

Among the 8 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,050 miles and the middle half falls between 950 and 6,000 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 30, 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.