2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 28%of 29 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 26,544miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 28% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 26,544 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.
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.
“My front brake lever became stuck and wound not function while leaving my driveway onto a city street. I was travling a low speed and able to stop the bike with the rear brake, however, I was not able to stop the motorcycle before rolling into the street and cjeccking for oncoming traffic. No traffic was coming and I was able to turn the motorcycle back around and back into the garage. This issue was fixed by the dealer by replacing the antilock brake system module (ABS hcu, service touring part number 48343-09)”
NHTSA complaint #11066769, filed 2018-02, 26,888 miles“I push my harley davidson FLHX 2009 out of the garage and applied the front brake and started the motorcycle. After the motorcycle was warmed up got back on the motorcycle and tried to squeeze the front brake level but it would not move. The front brake lever would not move and I could not engage the front brake. Before starting the motorcycle the front brake was fine but after the motorcycle was started the front brake lever will not move. I turned the motorcycle off and push it back into the garage and a month later the front brake level still will not move. …”
NHTSA complaint #10937400, filed 2016-12, 20,816 miles“While riding rear brake became stiff and would not engage. After applying extreme pressure rear ABS began to chatter and intermittently engage. Front brake worked as expected and allowed vehicle to be slowed. This was at highway speed and not a panic stop. If this was on a busy city street it would have been an accident.”
NHTSA complaint #10927146, filed 2016-11, 40,265 miles“I took my bike in to Myrtle Beach Harley Davidson for the repair as described in the recall. My bike had no issues with brakes or ABS light. The service department hooked it up to their computer and the ABS light was triggered. The service caused the ABS Module to fail. They refuse to repair the damage they caused. They want me to sign a statement that I know I am leaving their shop without antilock brakes.”
NHTSA complaint #11491305, filed 2022-10“The contact owns a 2009 Harley-Davidson Street Glide (FLHX). The contact stated while driving out of his driveway at 10 MPH, the front hand-brake pedal was depressed, however felt hard. The contact stated no warning lights were illuminated. There was no crash. The contact stated he researched the failure online and found a failure related to the ABS module. The contact stated that he contacted the dealer and was awaiting appointment. The contact stated that the dealer informed him that a year ago NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V076000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) was serviced on the motorcycle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11441475, filed 2021-11, 69,000 milesRelated recalls
- 18V076000Jan 29, 2018Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS)…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhx 2008–2011, Flhtcu 2008–2011, Flhr 2008–2011 +26 more
- 11V506000Oct 19, 2011Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011…Covers: Harley-Davidson Flhx 2009–2012, Flhr 2009–2012, Flhrc 2009–2012 +23 more
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx
10 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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