2009 Harley-Davidson FXD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXD years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD. That ranks 5th out of 9 FXD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,294 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | 6,294 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 6,294 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 41,235 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson FXD recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: Harley-davidson is recalling 3,285 my 2009 fxd, fxdf, fxdc, fxdl, and fxdb motorcycles. The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
Risk: This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
Fix: Dealers will remove the original jiffy stand spring anchor and replace it with a new spring anchor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 22, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Front brake failure due to abs malfunction. Front brake became inoperative while in motion and attempting to stop.
March 20 2014 the brake light stayed on constantly while driving home. I did not realize this until i arrived home. I removed the wiring to check the front and rear brake light switch connections and normal operation was restored when i reconnected the switches. Now (june 26 2014) the rear brake…
Other Harley-Davidson FXD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 FXD | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 FXD | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 FXD | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 FXD | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 FXD | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FXD | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 FXD | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 FXD | 5 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson FXD problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXD model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.