2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 9%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 15,245miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the engine of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 9% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,245 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Traveling on major highway and the speed drops to 15 MPH harley davidson calls it limp mode , second time it has happened not fun on the highway. Harley dealer says they cannot find anything wrong.”
NHTSA complaint #10515560, filed 2013-06, 15,245 miles“Engine went into idle mode and had no throttle response. Seems to be a common problem with the throttle by wire tbw. Can happen at any operating speeds.”
NHTSA complaint #10629530, filed 2014-08, 25,267 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu electra glide. While driving 70 MPH, the engine began to idle without warning. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that an electrical connector for the throttle body failed and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10898562, filed 2016-08, 12,000 miles“The guard/spring housing locater on the rotor behind the drive sprocket developed a fatigue crack, it propagated approximately half way around the circumference before separating and then being pulled thru between the drive chain and sprocket . this caused the drive train to seize up locking up the engine and rear wheel and damaging the engine. being a motorcycle this can lead to a serious injury or death crash. fortunately for me it let go at low speed.”
NHTSA complaint #11471559, filed 2022-06“2009 harley davidson ultra classic (Flhtcu). Consumer writes in regards to compensator sprocket engine defect. The consumer stated at 11,900 the engine starter failed. The dealer fixed the started and ring gear under warranty. The manufacturer agreed to replace the starter and clutch basket, but charged the consumer the warranty claim fee. After the starter and battery were replaced. The problem returned. The dealer replaced the starter ring gear and clutch assembly again. The manufacturer agreed to pay for the parts, but not the labor. …”
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Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
36 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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