2008 Harley-Davidson FLHX problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
30 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
24,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 23 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 9 of 30 complaints (30.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 30.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 9 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 |
| Engine | 4 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Wheels | 2 |
Service Brakes: 9; Electrical System: 6; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Engine: 4; Power Train: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Unknown Or Other: 2; Wheels: 2
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 12 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 8 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 12; 25,000 to 49,999: 8; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (12). 7 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 3 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2026 | 1 |
2008: 2; 2009: 3; 2010: 2; 2011: 1; 2012: 3; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 5; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2023: 1; 2026: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10767403 · 2015-09-22 (September 22, 2015)
REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE -- IMPROPER CLUTCH CABLE ROUTING RUBBED AGAINST THE BRAKE LINE RESULTING A RUPTURE.
Owner-reported narrative. 59,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10767403 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10884079 · 2016-07-11 (July 11, 2016)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX. WHILE DRIVING 50 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. AS HE TURNED LEFT, THE BRAKE FAILED, THE MOTORCYCLE FLIPPED OVER, AND THE DRIVER WAS EJECTED INTO THE DITCH. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED A MINOR INJURY, BUT MEDICAL ATTENTION WAS NOT REQUIRED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE FAILED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 32,135.
Owner-reported narrative. 32,135 miles reported. Look up ODI 10884079 at NHTSA ↗