Harley-Davidson VRSCDX brakes problems
19 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
49 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
4,227 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2016 model years. Data snapshot: . 44 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
19 of 49 complaints match this topic (38.8%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10349741 · 2010-08-16 (August 16, 2010)
I OWN A 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON VRSCDX. THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH CAUGHT ON FIRE ON 8/14/10. THIS SWITCH IS LOCATED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF AND NEXT TO THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK UNDER THE SEAT. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO NUMEROUS VROD MODELS OF VARIOUS YEARS AND INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND ON 1130CC.COM. VARIOUS PEOPLE HAVE CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON WITH NO RESPONSE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 10,788 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349741 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10349914 · 2010-08-17 (August 17, 2010)
BRAKE SWITCH FAILURE DURING USE, LEAKED, CAUGHT FIRE AND REAR BRAKES FAILED. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 8,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10349921 · 2010-08-17 (August 17, 2010)
WHILE RIDING MY 2007 HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD NIGHTROD SPECIAL I LOST CONTROL OF REAR BRAKE PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE LIGHT. I HAVE HAD TO REPLACE BRAKE SWITCH NEAR THE EXHAUST AND JUST BEFORE THE GAS TANK AND BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM TWICE IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10349921 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10350858 · 2010-08-20 (August 20, 2010)
2007 HARLEY VRSCDX. THE REAR BRAKES WENT OUT WHILE RIDING. PULLED OFF THE SIDE OF THE ROAD TO INSPECT WHY. BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH. THE WIRES ON THE REAR BRAKE SWITCH WERE SEVERELY MELTED AND BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING. MY BIKE IS 100% STOCK UNMODIFIED IN ANY WAY WITH ONLY 4253 MILES. I BABIED THE MOTORCYCLE HOME WITHOUT REAR BRAKES. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,253 miles reported. Look up ODI 10350858 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10366776 · 2010-11-18 (November 18, 2010)
REPEATED BRAKE FAILURE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 7,895 miles reported. Look up ODI 10366776 at NHTSA ↗