There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC, but owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Suspension › Rear — 1
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 9,700 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jul 27, 2021
At about 3 PM on June 26, 2021 I was going south on Route 131 a mile past the junction with Route 73. There are four long sweeping turns after the junction. Iâve traveled that road on motorcycles hundreds of times. It was clear dry and sunny. The road repaved three months ago is very smooth. Luckily there was no close by following or approaching traffic. With the strong torque of the Softail Custom there is no need to adjust throttle at all in going through these wide turns. I was going slightly below the speed limit of 45 mph. Then when I was about halfway through the first left-hand turn I…
Vehicle Speed Control · reported Jul 27, 2021
At about 3 PM on June 26, 2021 I was going south on Route 131 a mile past the junction with Route 73. There are four long sweeping turns after the junction. Iâve traveled that road on motorcycles hundreds of times. It was clear dry and sunny. The road repaved three months ago is very smooth. Luckily there was no close by following or approaching traffic. With the strong torque of the Softail Custom there is no need to adjust throttle at all in going through these wide turns. I was going slightly below the speed limit of 45 mph. Then when I was about halfway through the first left-hand turn I…
Wheels · at 4,000 miles · reported Apr 22, 2012
The front spokes of this brand new low-mileage harley have rusted so heavily I fear they will break and cause an accident. The bike was always garaged and kept clean. Harley blew it off and had no interest in helping repair the spokes. They said I had to deal with it myself. Even a twenty year old pinto wouldn't do this! At twice the price of the competition no more harleys for me. This just isn't right and harley knows it but doesn't care.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 21,000 miles · reported Oct 24, 2011
The rear brake light switch failed in a manner similar to the report 11v506000. Brake light would not illuminate when brake pedal depressed. Replacement of the switch solved the problem. This malfunction is eerily similar to the named report. When I spoke to the dealer it was indicated that this problem is seen regularly. The problem is also widely reported on web harley davidson forums. It's obvious that this is a systemic safety problem that mandates expanding the vehicles affected.
Power Train · at 9,700 miles · reported Apr 28, 2011
Drive belt broke with less than 10k miles. Break was straight across belt in lowest area. Break occurred on clean roads (Just after a major rain storm) just after stopping at a red light. Belt indicated same type of stress fracture about a foot from the initial break which would preclude damage from an object or obstacle.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Harley-Davidson FXSTC?
Owners report vehicle speed control problems most often (2 reports), followed by suspension (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 9,700 miles.
Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.