2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. That ranks 4th out of 12 XL1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner 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 XL1200C 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | 1,734 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 33% | 6,464 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C.
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.
The stock TMS (Turn Signal Module) on my Harley Davidson Sportster 1200 failed. This sensor controls the auto cancel turn signal feature as well as a combination bank angle sensor. This sensor has a built in kill switch which if the bike detects an angle of lean indicative of a crash it will kill…
I was riding my 2009 harley sportster in houston, texas at about 9am, and i heard a boom. I was only going about 30 mph, but i began to loose control. I regained control, and pulled over to the side, where i discovered oil all over my tire, and the ground around my bike. Then i discovered the boom…
Tl* the contact owns a 2009 harley davidson spitfire xi1200c motorcycle. The contact was driving approximately 60 mph when he suddenly felt an abnormal rubbing on the belt. The vehicle was towed and inspected by the owner where it was discovered that the fender and brace were fractured. The vehicle…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2008 XL1200C · 2014 XL1200C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XL1200C | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200C | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2009 Harley-Davidson XL1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200C model years, the 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.