2009 Harley-Davidson Flstc Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 18%of 11 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,875miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flstc, 18% of the 11 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,875 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.
“Rider behind me noticed that while stopping the rear brake lights not working. Something in the foot pedal not letting the rear break lights work. Bulbs are good and front works great and also allows the lights to work , just not the foot pedal.”
NHTSA complaint #10723179, filed 2015-06, 27,000 miles“While descending a steep incline and about to make a right hand turn in less than 100 yards the rear brake pedal, when applied, went all the way down rendering the rear brake useless. The motorcycle was brought to a safe stop by using the front brake and downshifting and was able to be safely ridden to a local h-d dealership for service. The dealership found that the rear stop light switch had failed resulting in a major brake fluid release, the switch appeared to have been affected by heat from the exhaust. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549005, filed 2013-10, 12,750 milesBrakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flstc
3 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flstc
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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