2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrscdx years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx. That ranks 5th out of 10 Vrscdx model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 3,750 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 67% | 3,750 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 33% | 3,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 33% | 3,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
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.
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.
Harley davidson vrscdx 2009 abs hydraulic control unit failure. While in motion approximately 45mph i went to depress the rear brake and it felt like the pedal was froze, upon putting more pressure on the pedal it moved but the rear brake instantly locked up without any progressive feel causing the…
Since time of purchase, fuel sending unit has not been working. Taken to local hd dealer for a check and they have no fix. Doing some research most 2007 and up harley davidson v-rods have a major problem with their fuel sending unit not working properly and the fuel gauge malfunctions. Hd has tried…
Fuel gauge needle drops from full to completely empty in 5-10 minutes even when tank is completely full. Sometimes needle gets stuck on empty, full or any other position regardless of the amount of fuel on tank. After motorcycle is resting on off position for a while, needle seems to reset to…
Other Harley-Davidson Vrscdx years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Vrscdx | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 Vrscdx | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 Vrscdx | 6 | 0 |
| 2013 Vrscdx | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Vrscdx | 5 | 1 |
| 2011 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Vrscdx | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Vrscdx | 9 | 0 |
| 2007 Vrscdx | 18 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, electrical system, service brakes problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson Vrscdx?
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 Vrscdx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrscdx model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.