2008 Harley-Davidson Fxdb problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (2) · Wheels (1) · Suspension (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (12)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Vehicle Speed Control 2025-01-24 · M1650 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1650: milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that changes have been made to the camshaft drive gear retention kit and service proceduresfor the milwaukee-eight and twin cam applications. in an effort to increas
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Vehicle Speed Control 2024-04-04 · M1612 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1612 (rev a): milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs. purpose: revision. update: notes for table 3 and 4. * updated: part numbers. this bulletin informs dealers that all: twin cam gear packs on cvo, dyna, police, softail, touring & trike models and milwaukee-eight ge
Showing the 6 most recent of 12 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2011-08-31 · Tires · 7,000 mi“this is to correct file number 10421452 -- the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson dyna series low rider. the contact stated the rear tire is a dunlop k591 160/70v-17. the contact noticed in early june 2011 a split in the center rain grove. on aug. 19, 2011 found additional cracks in the tire in these center rain groves. the motorcycle was take…”
2011-08-25 · Tires · 20,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson dyna series low rider. the contact stated the rear tire is a dunlop k591 160/70v-17. the contact noticed in early june 2011 a split in the center rain grove. on aug. 19, 2011 found additional cracks in the tire in these center rain groves. the motorcycle was taken to a local motorcycle shop who state…”
2010-06-01 · Suspension · 300 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2008 harley davidson street bob fxdb motorcycle. while driving 60 mph, the vehicle would pull to the left. the front tire fork appeared to be titled a quarter inch to the right. the contact had to lean the vehicle to the right in order to correct the failure while driving. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact…”
2008-10-10 · Wheels · 5,000 mi“i purchased a harley davidson street bob in july. the day i bought this motorcycle i pulled out of the parking lot on to the service road and the front wheel started wobbling real bad. i returned to the dealership and they said they replaced the front end and i went on my way with the new bike. this was never logged into the manufactures warranty. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.