NHTSA vehicle safety data

2008 Harley-Davidson Softail Recalls & Complaints

The 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2008 Harley-Davidson Softail owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail, describing incidents dated July 26, 2008.

Most-cited components

Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Visibility/Wiper 1 complaint

Newest complaints

ODI #10239579 · Filed August 25, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES HIS BIKE DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHT MOUNT IS UNSTABLE AND SHAKES. THE FAILURE CAUSES A STROBE LIGHT EFFECT AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MOUNT WAS DESIGNED IN…

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NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

try.vin has no NCAP crash-test rating on file for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail. NHTSA rates some vehicles by body style — pickups by cab, vans by roof height — so check nhtsa.gov/ratings.

1 owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 Harley-Davidson Softail.

Exterior Lighting; Visibility

ODI #10239579

Incident: July 26, 2008 · Filed: August 25, 2008

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HARLEY DAVIDSON SOFTAIL CUSTOM. WHENEVER THE CONTACT RIDES HIS BIKE DURING THE DAY OR NIGHT AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE HEADLIGHT MOUNT IS UNSTABLE AND SHAKES. THE FAILURE CAUSES A STROBE LIGHT EFFECT AT NIGHT. THE DEALER AND MANUFACTURER STATED THAT THE MOUNT WAS DESIGNED IN THAT MANNER. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 718 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 1. UPDATED 09/29/08. *LJ THE CONSUMER STATED HE REPLACED THE FAULTY HEADLAMPS AT HIS EXPENSE.UPDATED 09/29/08. *JB

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