2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2007 | 4 |
| 2008 | 14 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 3 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
5 of 10 total reports mention: engine.
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PULLED UP TO A STOPLIGHT EVERYTHING WAS FINE, WENT TO PULL AWAY AFTER LIGHT CHANGED BIKE LOST POWER FELT LIKE IT WAS RUNNING ON ONE CYLINDER AND WOULD NOT ACCELERATE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130709
ECM PLUG CAUSED BIKE TO BUCK AND RUN ERRATICALLY. BROUGHT BACK TO DEALER NUMEROUS TIMES UNTIL THEY CHANGED THE PLUG. THEY BLAMED ON THE AFTERMARKET SEAT MADE BY MUSTANG SEAT FOR THE BIKE BUT IT HAPPENED WITH THE STOCK SEAT AS WELL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130201
3 of 10 total reports mention: service brakes.
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ABS MODULE IS BAD. IT'S A REGULAR PROBLEM WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON. IF YOU LOOK AT FORUMS YOU CAN SEE A LOT OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEM. I HAD JUST STARTED MY MOTORCYCLE PULLED OUT IN TO TRAFFIC.
NHTSA ODI report, 20171126
3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.
2 of 10 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.
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BIKE GOES INTO LIMP MODE, IDLE ONLY, NO THROTTLE RESPONSE,WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE FIRST TIME I WAS GOING 60 MPH IN TRAFFIC AND ALMOST GOT RAN OVER. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES SINCE, AND A FEW AT 70 PLUS MPH.
NHTSA ODI report, 20130618
1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
SAFETY TIMELINE
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 TOURING FAMILY MOTORCYCLES, INCLUDING CVO TOURING AND TRIKE PRODUCTS, MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008 THROUGH NOVEMBER 19, 2009. THE FRONT
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LEFT AND RIGHT BRACE, WHICH ARE INTENDED TO REDUCE FRONT MOUNT DISTORTION DURING CERTAIN CRASH CONDITIONS. THIS REPAIR WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGA
Campaign 09V457000 — check if this car was fixed
HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009-2012 TOURING, CVO TOURING AND TRIKE VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 6, 2008, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 16, 2011. SEE THE ABOVE LIST FOR THE MODELS INCLUDED
Remedy: HARLEY-DAVIDSON WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL A INSTALL A REAR BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH KIT, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 31, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLE
Campaign 11V506000 — check if this car was fixed
Sudden Brake Failure - Motorcycle
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),...
Remedy: 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.
Campaign 18V076000 — check if this car was fixed
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for engine issues (5 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 09V457000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
- Verify recall 11V506000 (exterior lighting) has been completed.
- Verify recall 18V076000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.