Harley-Davidson Fxdb Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints across the 1 model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdb (2009–2009) that have at least 5 complaints. 2009 has the most, with 17. Across all years, the part named most often is engine cooling (4 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All Fxdb model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 17 | 5,900 | 2 | 14 | — | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Engine cooling4 24%
- Tires3 18%
- Fuel system3 18%
- Brakes3 18%
- Wheels1 5.9%
- Vehicle speed control1 5.9%
- Suspension1 5.9%
- Body and structure1 5.9%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2009: “Excessive engine heat on the 2009 Harley-Davidson ultra tri-glide motor cycle, model flhtcutg! Engine oil temperatures run around 300 degrees and infrared temperature readings on rider's jean pant leg are 140 degrees! Harley says this is normal! I have burn scare on my leg that says this should not be normal!”
NHTSA complaint #10295012, filed 2009-12, 100 milesOther Harley-Davidson models
263 complaintsHarley-Davidson Flhx
174 complaintsHarley-Davidson Flhtk
147 complaintsHarley-Davidson Flhtcui
100 complaintsHarley-Davidson XG750
85 complaintsHarley-Davidson Harley Davidson
84 complaintsHarley-Davidson Flhtc
82 complaintsHarley-Davidson Flhtcutg
76 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Methodology