MYRModel Year Report

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr

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2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:50:06.486Z

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Flhr Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 1995: 6 complaints 1995 1997: 1 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 2001: 4 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2003: 3 complaints 2004: 1 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 14 complaints 2008 2009: 10 complaints 2010: 3 complaints 2011: 9 complaints 2011 2012: 2 complaints 2013: 2 complaints 2014: 3 complaints 2014 2015: 2 complaints 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 4 complaints 2018 2019: 2 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 0 complaints 2021 2022: 0 complaints 2022
2008: 14 complaints
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YearComplaints
19956
19971
19998
20014
20022
20033
20041
20052
20074
200814
200910
20103
20119
20122
20132
20143
20152
20173
20184
20192
20201
20210
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 14 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

3 of 14 total reports mention: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TRAVELING ON A SURFACE ROAD AT APPROX. 50MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF EUCLID AND LAMBERT THE LIGHT STARTED TO CHANGE. I ROLLED ONTO THE THROTTLE TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION SAFELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131211

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 14 total reports mention: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TRAVELING ON A SURFACE ROAD AT APPROX. 50MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF EUCLID AND LAMBERT THE LIGHT STARTED TO CHANGE. I ROLLED ONTO THE THROTTLE TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION SAFELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131211

SERVICE BRAKES

2 of 14 total reports mention: service brakes.

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MY COMPLAINT IS WITH THE RECALL ON THE ABS BRAKES ON 2008 HD FLHR ROAD KING I TOWED MY MOTORCYCLE TO TUCSON HARLEY BECAUSE THE BACK BRAKE WOULDN'T WORK THEY TOLD ME DUE TO MAINTENANCE THE ABS MODULE IS BAD $800.00 PARTS ALONE I JUST BOUGHT THIS...

NHTSA ODI report, 20180212

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2 of 14 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

CRASH INJURY
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I WAS TRAVELING ON A SURFACE ROAD AT APPROX. 50MPH. AS I APPROACHED THE INTERSECTION OF EUCLID AND LAMBERT THE LIGHT STARTED TO CHANGE. I ROLLED ONTO THE THROTTLE TO CLEAR THE INTERSECTION SAFELY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20131211

WHEELS

1 of 14 total reports mentions: wheels.

CRASH INJURY

SAFETY TIMELINE

I 20080717 — PE (closed 20080808)

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

R 20080731 — fuel system, gasoline

HARLEY DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 47,579 MY 2008 FLHP, FLHPE, FLHR, FLHRC, FLHRSE4, FLHT, FLHTC, FLHTCU, FLHTCUSE3, FLHTP, FLHX, AND FLTR MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE A CRACKING OF THE F

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL FILTER SHELL FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 31, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Campaign 08V357000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20160706 — PE (closed 20180423)

Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle

R 20180214 — service brakes, hydraulic

Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE),...

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018.

Campaign 18V076000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V357000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 18V076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 21% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.