2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster.

Most common 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster problems

Problem areas named in the 2 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Wheels	1
Steering	1

What owners report

2011-09-09, Steering
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SPORTSTER MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN A NOISE EMITTED FROM THE FRONT FENDER. THE CONTACT NOTICED THE STEERING COLUMN HAD STRUCK THE FRAME OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS HARD TO STEER WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER, BUT THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED TO REPORT THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 9,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 10,000.

2011-06-03, Wheels
2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1200C MOTORCYCLE REAR WHEEL BEARING FAILED WHILE RIDING RESULTING IN EXTENSIVE REAR WHEEL DAMAGE AND A NEAR-ACCIDENT. RIDER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE MOTORCYCLE HAD 8,500 MILES ON IT AND WAS 1-YEAR OUT OF DEALER WARRANTY. EXTENDED WARANTY ON THE MOTORCYCLE WOULD ONLY COVER LOCALIZED DAMAGE NOT THE EXTENSIVE DOWN-STREAM DAMAGE. HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY 'CUSTOMER CARE' WAS UN-RESPONSIVE TO THIS COMPLAINT, ADVISING THAT THE BEARINGS ARE A WEARABLE PART AND THERE WAS NO RECORD OF A RECALL ON THE BEARING OR SIMILAR FAILURE COMPLAINTS. THE DEALER ADVISED THAT A NEW STYLE BEARING WAS THE CALLED-FOR REPLACEMENT PART. *TR

2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster questions

Does the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster?

Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Wheels (1), Steering (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.