2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 6%of 70 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the wheels of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu, 6% of the 70 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,500 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.
“Had a front wheel bearing failure on a 09 harley ultra with 23000 miles at full interstate speed. Bike started vibrating bad and was able to pull to side of road. Had to wrecker it home 250 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #10354512, filed 2010-09, 23,000 miles“The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu. While driving 25 MPH, there was an abnormal noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The contact stated that the front wheels became very loose. The vehicle was towed. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 29,999.”
NHTSA complaint #10794452, filed 2015-11, 29,999 miles“The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson Flhtcu. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH he began to hear a growling noise in the front end. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the contact was informed the front wheel bearings needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure and current mileages were 17,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10401070, filed 2011-05, 17,800 milesWheels: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
36 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsEngine
6 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 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 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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