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2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Brakes Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
20%of 5 total for the year
Median mileage
3,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, 20% of the 5 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 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.

“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

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2009120%

Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl

Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Engine cooling
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdl

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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