2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Soft Tail years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 23 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 26%), typically at around 1,600 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 23owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail 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 | 6 | 26% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 17% | 1,250 | — | — |
| Power Train | 3 | 13% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 9% | 13,250 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 9% | 2,325 | — | — |
| Seats | 2 | 9% | 260 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 9% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 9% | 5,400 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 4% | 2,476 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 4% | 625 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 4% | 15,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail.
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.
While getting off of the bike passenger noticed fuel leaking from the fuel line at the gas tank connection. Upon closer inspection found that the quick connect fitting at the fuel tank was leaking.upon closer inspection of the quick connect it appears to have two internal "o" rings. Prior to this…
Motorcycle died in intersection. When i went to restart it, it took several tries and each time i tried i got a grinding noise. Finally started but light had already turned and i was in intersection past red. This has become more frequent. Only happens when motor is warmed up. Starter? Compensator?…
Applied the rear brake to stop, pedal went all the way down, fire started by rear brake lite switch by brake fluid on hot exhaust. *tr
Clutch lever seemed far to reach, took in for inspection and/or possible adjustment. Came back with clutch lever sticking or ratcheting, no longer smooth to operate. This made it very hard to operate in the friction zone needed for slow operation and turning around. Clutch would pop and jump…
I own a 2009 harley davidson softail custom fxstc with 5,800 miles on it and the front tire is showing notable cupping and excessive wear. This model of tire dunlop d407f is no longer being sold and is superseded by the d408f. Service bulletin m-1258a covers other harley models with a similar tire…
Other Harley-Davidson Soft Tail years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 23 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Soft Tail a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Soft Tail model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.