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Harley-Davidson FxdcModel year report

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
3,685miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure (2) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 3,685 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Body and structure complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the kickstand/center stand and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Exterior lighting: “The rear brake light switch / banjo bolt (pn: 72026-08) failed on my 2009 Harley-Davidson superglide custom (FXDC) causing the rear brake lights to stay on which ended up burning and melting the rear brake light lens covers. The switch also started leaking brake fluid out its end causing me to lose rear brake function. After looking on the internet for a replacement, not only did I find a recall concerning the same problem (NHTSA campaign id #11v506000) for Harley-Davidson touring and trike models; but I found several forum posts where Harley-Davidson fxd owners were having the same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10464242, filed 2012-07, 10,733 miles

Body and structure: “Harley davidson FXDC recall. Received ltr on 20 dec 2008 about recall and went to dealer and placed name on list and as of this date dealer has not received parts yet. Letter stated parts would start shipping 22 dec 2008. I think this is to long of time to wait for repair. Hope you would look into problem. Thanks updated 04/21/09.”

NHTSA complaint #10262143, filed 2009-03

Mileage 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 1,100 and 5,000 miles.

83%0–1017%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 3,685 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20093201020122018
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 14 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 14 bulletins →

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdc

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200973,6852———Not enough data
2008612,6391———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxdc model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc is reported most often?

Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by body and structure with 2.

Has the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 3,685 miles and the middle half falls between 1,100 and 5,000 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 28, 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.