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Harley-Davidson FlhtcModel year report

2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems

Complaints
19filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 17 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. The part named most often is brakes, with 10 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system (3) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 17 of the complaints include a mileage, and 82% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 12 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the switch and 1 NHTSA investigation filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While riding the motorcycle on city streets the front brake lever became very hard a loss of front brakes occurred. Thank god the rear still worked. They kept me from crashing into car ahead of me. Now the motorcycle has no front brakes at all. Motorcycle was maintained until 9/2017 by a prepaid maintenance program and esp warranty.”

NHTSA complaint #11065634, filed 2018-01, 55,000 miles

Electrical system: “I was accelerating and merging onto the freeway when I lost all throttle response ( throttle by wire - electrical). My motorcycle immediately lost speed in front of vehicles coming up quickly behind me. I was luckily able to get over and off the freeway.”

NHTSA complaint #11034391, filed 2017-10, 2 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “My harley compensator has failed twice now, I replaced at my own cost. Now this one is failing. Harley knows they have a problem with this part. I don't think the consumer should be paying for their research and development. It clunks when it starts, vibrates severely and I am afraid it could break and lock the rear wheel causing injury or death.”

NHTSA complaint #10860017, filed 2016-04, 20,000 miles

Wheels: “Front wheel bearing failure requiring replacement at 22000 miles. Noticed condition during highway speed was front wheel wobble when crossing over bridge joints.”

NHTSA complaint #10531954, filed 2013-07, 22,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

82% of the 17 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 20,000 and 41,000 miles.

12%0–1029%10–2541%25–5018%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (17 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

2011201320142015201620177201820202022
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

NHTSA investigations

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 12 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 12 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtc

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201075,0123———Not enough data
20091932,0003———Falling
20081515,6262———Stable
2007147,6000———Not enough data
2001728,0061———Not enough data
19996—1———Not enough data
19956—1———Not enough data
19948—2———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Flhtc model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc have?

NHTSA recorded 19 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 10 complaints (53% of the total), followed by electrical system with 3.

Has the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc reported?

Among the 17 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 20,000 and 41,000 miles; 82% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.