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2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX, but owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
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Injuries / deaths
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Recalls may cover only some 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Electrical System2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Service Brakes1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Most reported parts

  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 3,100 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Mar 11, 2021
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 ##
Electrical System · at 10,000 miles · reported Dec 28, 2015
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/Propulsion System · at 3,000 miles · reported Sep 9, 2012
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.
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 26,500 miles · reported Jul 11, 2012
Fuel gauge reads erratically low from empty up to actual level. Possible fuel sensor failure. Uncommanded changes in power apparently related to this common problem make it a safety issue due to erratic speed/thrust behavior. It has occurred at high speeds in heavy traffic forcing me to pull over.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 6,000 miles · reported Oct 26, 2011
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. Please help resolve this before…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2008 Harley-Davidson VRSCDX 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 VRSCDX?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (4 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (3). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 3,100 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.