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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.

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsTSBsScore (50 = typical)Trend
2009175,900214—Stable

Parts named most often, all years

Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.

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 miles

Other Harley-Davidson models

Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
263 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhx
174 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtk
147 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
100 complaints
Harley-Davidson XG750
85 complaints
Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson
84 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtc
82 complaints
Harley-Davidson Flhtcutg
76 complaints

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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