2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 14,350miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 14,350 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Engine2 33%
- Brakes1 17%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Steering1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I was driving west on interstate 80 near davis, ca in the number one lane. It was very heavy sunday afternoon traffic. Suddenly, without warning, I lost my throttle function and the motor seemed to quit running. I was barely able the maneuver three lanes over to the shoulder just avoiding an accident. The motorcycle had gone into limp mode , meaning the motor will idle at 1,500 regardless of throttle position. This was a very dangerous situation and depending on when it occurs, could be fatal. I found out harley knows about this and has a service bulletin on this problem. …”
NHTSA complaint #10549818, filed 2013-10, 20,700 milesEngine: “This is the third time when accelerating in traffic the throttle response and engine power shifts into limp home mode. Unable to maintain a safe speed and required rapid response to clear the road and get to the shoulder.”
NHTSA complaint #10730701, filed 2015-06, 32,000 milesTransmission and drivetrain: “When starting hot the compensator makes a loud grinding noise. This is a known issue from reading the harley forums. Check the harley site and there was no recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10637162, filed 2014-09, 22,000 milesBrakes: “After a nice hour long ride, entering the highway (rt1 saugus) coming to a stop at the on ramp I applied pressure to both my front and rear brakes. My right foot pushed the brake to the floor and caused me to throttle onto the highway. My rear tire started to spin out compared to being on ice. I immediately corrected the bike and pulled off the road. While inspecting my bike I pushed the foot brake in with my hand and fluid from the brake switch and brake line was shooting out. This was causing fluid to hit my exhaust pipe chrome and smoke. …”
NHTSA complaint #10536521, filed 2013-08, 6,057 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,057 and 22,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fltru
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 8 | 4,300 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 10 | 6,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2012 | 6 | 11,830 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 22 | 6,550 | 1 | — | — | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 6 | 14,350 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Fltru model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by engine with 2.
Has the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 14,350 miles and the middle half falls between 6,057 and 22,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.