2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 24%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 4,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb, 24% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 4,300 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“For the third time I have sustained a second degree burn on my lower right leg when aboard my 2009 harley davidson electra glide. This occurs when I stop the bike to park it or get gas and my leg contacts the exhaust pipe juncture just aft of the rider floorboard. The burn is sustained immediately on any contact with the exhaust pipe which is protected by a heat shield provided by harley davidson. The heat shield is inadequate for the task, as this is what I am actually contacting when I am burned. …”
NHTSA complaint #10350424, filed 2010-08, 5,800 miles“The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson screaming eagle road glide fltrse3. He attempting to make a turn after exiting a parking space, but the engine misfired. He lost vehicle control, and then crashed onto the roadway. There were personal injuries including fractures to the left ankle and ribs. The failure was contributed to the heat management system. The vehicle has not been repaired for the malfunction. The failure mileage was 2,800. The current mileage was 3,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10290397, filed 2009-10, 2,800 miles“The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson vrscf. He stated that the header pipe from the motor to the muffler turns cherry red due to heat exposure of 1600-1800 degrees. His legs are positioned directly above the heat, which may ignite his clothing. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the technicians concluded that the high temperatures from the component is a normal characteristic of the vehicle. No repairs have been made. The failure mileage was 1,200. The current mileage was 2,600. Bl”
NHTSA complaint #10284116, filed 2009-09, 12,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10254115Apr 4, 2024SERVICE BULLETIN M1612 (REV A): MILWAUKEE-EIGHT AND TWIN CAM TRANSMISSION GEAR PACKS. Purpose: Revision. Update: Notes for Table 3 and 4. * Updated: Part Numbers. This bulletin…
- 10032652Dec 8, 2008Harley davidson: engine idle temperature management system. The calibration offers limited rear cylinder cooling with the motorcycle stopped while the engine is left at idle once…
Engine cooling: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 4 | 24% |
Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb
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.
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