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Harley-Davidson FxdlModel year report

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,100miles, 5 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 Fxdl (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,100 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 14 technical service bulletins for this model year. Transmission and drivetrain complaints overlap with 6 technical service bulletins 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

Transmission and drivetrain: “Loud clank at startup in front of primary. Compensator problem. Spoken to multiple technicians who have said that the oem harley davidson compensators on the 09 96 cubic inch motors has had multiple issues. If this compensator fails while cruising it could be catastrophic and cause serious injury or death. There is a fix by going with the screaming eagle compensator which is a heavier build to withstand tension at startup etc. This should be checked into cause apparently there are alot of complaints on this issue.”

NHTSA complaint #10386621, filed 2011-03, 7,100 miles

Brakes: “During routine operation of new motorcycle, normal application of front brake results in brake fluid leak at junction of front brake master cylinder and front brake master cylinder cover. Brake fluid erodes painted surfaces at junction of master cylinder and master cylinder cover, resulting in further degradation of seal. …”

NHTSA complaint #10280058, filed 2009-08, 3,000 miles

Engine cooling: “Serious over heating of engine when driving. Hot enough to cause burns on right side of engine. At 5,000 mile service all fuel lines had to be replaced as they were melted from heat. I have complained to 2 different dealers about this and was told it was normal .”

NHTSA complaint #10405743, filed 2011-06, 1 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,000 and 7,100 miles.

80%0–100%10–2520%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,100 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20092010201122015
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 Fxdl → · 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 Fxdl

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200956,1002———Not enough data
200863,8931———Not enough data
2003740,4251———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxdl model years

Frequently asked questions

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

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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

Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.

Has the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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 Fxdl reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,100 miles and the middle half falls between 3,000 and 7,100 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 29, 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.