2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXSTSSE3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,500 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 FXSTSSE3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 7,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 50% | 9,673 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Harley davidson is recalling 11,005 flstsb, fxstsse2, and fxstsse3 my 2008 and 2009 motorcycles. The acorn stud at the brake reaction link may fall out during use.
Risk: If this occurs, the front brake and fender assembly would no longer be adequately retained. This condition could lead to a crash and potential injury to or death of the rider.
Fix: Dealers will replace the existing acorn stud with a new acorn stud and retaining clip. The recall began on june 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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Motorcycle fails to fully disengage hydraulic clutch from drive-train rendering the vehicle unsafe do to uncontrollable takeoffs or starts and stoping this systems failure is similar to later years 2013-2016 on their high end cvo bikes with hydraulic clutches that had mandatory recalls for the very…
Front fender bracket rusting which holds brake caliber potential deadly hazard due to improper engineering this was painted from factory as one unit with bracket attached to fender and not sealed to prevent rust forming on brake bracket or each piece not properly sealed from water.the first recall…
Other Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3?
Owners most often report power train, service brakes problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3?
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 FXSTSSE3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXSTSSE3 model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.