2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
The 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (4 complaints), Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), and Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 ##
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 ##
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.
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.
HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE WHO OWN THIS BIKE ARE REPORTING THAT THE FUEL GAUGE IS A PROBLEM THAT THE COMPANY IS UNWILLING TO FIX. SEE THREAD: HTTP://WWW.1130CC.COM/FORUMS/SHOWTHREAD.PHP?T=106786. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TT449 — SERVICE BRAKES
During 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.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 24 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX (current)
- 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 5 complaints
- 2010 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
- 2011 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
- 2012 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 5 complaints
- 2013 HARLEY-DAVIDSON VRSCDX — 2 complaints
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