2009 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht. That is the most of any Flht model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 50%), typically at around 25,967 miles. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 50% | 25,967 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 3,000 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 13% | 25,928 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 13% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 13% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Flht recalls (3)
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Service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip; service brakes, hydraulic:fluid
Problem: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling all 2008-2011 Touring, CVO Touring and VSRC motorcycles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), including Road King (FLHR), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHP), Road King Police (EFI) (FLHPE), Electra Glide Standard Police (EFI) (FLHTP), Electra Glide Classic (EFI) (FLHTC), Electra Glide Ultra Classic (EFI) (FLHTCU) and Street Glide (EFI) (FLHX), 2008 VROD (VRSCAWA), CVO Road King 4 (FLHRSE4), Night Rod (VRSCDA), CVO Ultra Classic 3 (FLHTCUSE3), Night Rod Special (VRSCDXA), 2008-2010 Road King Classic (EFI) (FLHRC), 2008-2009 Road Glide (EFI) (FLTR) and Electra Glide Standard (EFI) (FLHT), 2009-2010 V-Rod (VRSCAW), 2009 CVO Ultra Classic (FLHTCUSE4) and CVO Road Glide 3 (FLTRSE3), 2009-2011 Night Rod Special (VRSCDX) and V-Rod Muscle (VRSCF), 2010 CVO Ultra Classic 5 (FLHTCUSE5) and CVO Street Glide (FLHXSE), 2010-2011 Electra Glide Ultra Limited (FLHTK) and Road Glide Custom (FLTRX), 2011 Road Glide Ultra 103 (FLTRU103), Street Glide 103 (FLHX103), Road King Classic 103 (FLHRC103), CVO Ultra Classic 6 (FLHTCUSE6), CVO Road Glide Ultra (FLTRUSE), Road Glide Custom 103 (FLTRX103), and CVO Street Glide 2 (FLHXSE2) motorcycles. Deposits may form on components within the brake system if the DOT 4 brake fluid is not replaced for a prolonged period of time beyond the 2-year maintenance schedule specified in the OwnerÂs Manual.
Risk: These deposits may cause a valve within the ABS Hydraulic Control Unit to stick, reducing braking ability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-Davidson will notify owners, and dealers will flush the entire brake system with new Platinum Label DOT 4 brake fluid, free of charge. The recall began on February 14, 2018. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0171.
Exterior lighting:brake lights:switch
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 touring, cvo touring and trike vehicles manufactured from june 6, 2008, through september 16, 2011. See the above list for the models included in the recall. The rear brake light switch may be exposed to excessive heat from the exhaust system.
Risk: The excessive heat may cause the switch to not activate the brake lamp or activate the brake lamp when no brake is applied and/or cause a brake fluid leak at the brake light switch, affecting rear brake performance. Either condition may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Harley-davidson will notify owners, and dealers will a install a rear brake light switch kit, free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin during october 31, 2011. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 touring family motorcycles, including cvo touring and trike products, manufactured from june 6, 2008 through november 19, 2009. The front fuel tank mounts may distort in reaction to severe frame damage from a frontal collision. This condition may cause a fuel leak at the weld of the front bracket to the tunnel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source may result in a fire, which could lead to injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will install a left and right brace, which are intended to reduce front mount distortion during certain crash conditions. This repair will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on december 11, 2009. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle (PE16009) — opened Jul 6, 2016, closed Apr 23, 2018, led to recall 18V076000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHT ELECTRA GLIDE MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V076000 (SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC). WHILE UNLOADING THE VEHICLE FROM A TRAILER, IT WAS NOTICED THAT THE BRAKES DID NOT WORK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO QUEEN CITY…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht electra glide. While backing out of a parking space, the front brakes failed to respond. The motorcycle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the anti-brake system module failed and needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was repaired…
Anti-lock brakes, motorcycle purchased in 2009, at appr. 12000 miles, front brake rotors warped and had to be replaced. This is an issue that has to be addressed around every 12000 miles since new and i have 90,000 miles on it now. At appr. 40,000 miles, the hole front brake system had to be…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley-davidson flht. While driving 60 mph, the brakes failed to respond when the brake handle was depressed. The failure recurred intermittently. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the anti-lock brake module failed and needed…
Tl* the contact owns 2009 harley davidson motorcycle flht. The contact stated that while driving at any speed the motorcycle lost power and the rpm dropped to 1,000. The failure occurred intermittently but it began to do so more frequently. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer to have a…
Other Harley-Davidson Flht years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report service brakes, power train, seats problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flht a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.