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Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
33%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
21,350miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,350 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.

“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 miles

“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 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2012117%
2009233%

Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru

Electrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fltru

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