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2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
3%of 29 total for the year
Median mileage
31,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 3% of the 29 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,000 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.

“The contact owns a 2009 Harley Davidson HLFX equipped with Shinko Tire Line: Shinko Tires E705, Tire Size: 180/65/R16, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while riding 20-25 MPH in the rain, the rear tire began to skid while rounding a curve and the contact lost control of the motorcycle. The contact continued riding; the failure occurred again while attempting to merge onto a highway. The contact pulled off to the shoulder and had the motorcycle towed to the residence. The dealer where the tire was purchased was notified of the failure but offered no assistance. …”

NHTSA complaint #11546934, filed 2023-09, 31,000 miles

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2013117%
2012213%
2011317%
200913%
2007210%

Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhx

Electrical system
10 complaints
Brakes
8 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Vehicle speed control
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Wheels
2 complaints
Electronic stability control
1 complaints
Engine cooling
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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology