2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 22%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- 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 Vrscdx, 22% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“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“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 2021-03Related service bulletins
- 10195170Dec 2, 2015During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
- 10193489Dec 2, 2015During a service event, if the rear brake line routing is disturbed from the original factory installed routing, it may come in contact with the exhaust.
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx
7 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx
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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