AI Damage2008 Harley-Davidson FXD: common problems
Owners of the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 71% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 5 complaints (71% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 contact stated that the fuel gauge indicated that the tank was full. The failure had occurred since april 2008. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the fuel sending unit was replaced. The failure occurred again a few weeks later.
My brand new 2008 harley davidson night rod (vrscd) came with a faulty fuel gauge (sender). Took it into the dealership for a warranty replacement. The gauge (sender) was replaced, but the problem continued. The gauge displays incorrectly all the time.
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.
Rear brakes squeal on brand new 2008 harley davidson flhtc: vehicle choices were not sufficient to list this model.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 12,539 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FXD has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 7, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, suspension. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (43%), knocking, grinding or other noise (14%), loss of power / limp mode (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2008 Harley-Davidson FXD from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2008 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-06.