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Exterior lightingPart report

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc Exterior lighting Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
29%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
7,866miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,866 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.

“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

“The contact owns a 2009 harley davidson FXDC. The contact stated that the headlights failed. The contact stated that while he drove the head lights vibrated and the rivets were not holding the light in place properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection and they stated that they have not seen that problem before. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance since the vehicle was out of warranty. The failure mileage was 5,000. …”

NHTSA complaint #10480813, filed 2012-10, 5,000 miles

Exterior lighting: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009229%
2008117%

Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc

Body and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc

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.

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