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2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Brakes Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
9%of 23 total for the year
Median mileage
15,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail, 9% of the 23 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 15,000 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Brakes: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200929%

Other parts of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail

Electrical system
6 complaints
Fuel system
6 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
3 complaints
Engine cooling
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Seats
2 complaints
Tires
2 complaints
Vehicle speed control
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology