2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc
Only 19 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 19 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 |
|---|---|
| 1983 | 0 |
| 1984 | 0 |
| 1989 | 3 |
| 1990 | 2 |
| 1992 | 3 |
| 1993 | 2 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 2 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2000 | 1 |
| 2001 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2007 | 14 |
| 2008 | 15 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS
Only 19 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
10 of 19 total reports mention: service brakes.
CRASH INJURYShow complaint excerpts
Bought the HD new in 2008 and used all warranty plans for 1st 10 years of ownership. They performed all work per their guidelines. Never once did they flush the system as this recall mentions every 2 years?
NHTSA ODI report, 20220810
AFTER STARTING BIKE AND LEAVING DRIVEWAY, BIKE HAS BEEN SITTING FOR THE WINTER, APPROACHED FIRST STOP SIGN NO BRAKES ON REAR. BRAKE PEDAL HARD NO MOVEMENT. LIGHTS COME ON, NO BRAKE RESPONSE..... FRONT BRAKES WORK....
NHTSA ODI report, 20200405
WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE ON CITY STREETS THE FRONT BRAKE LEVER BECAME VERY HARD A LOSS OF FRONT BRAKES OCCURRED. THANK GOD THE REAR STILL WORKED. THEY KEPT ME FROM CRASHING INTO CAR AHEAD OF ME. NOW THE MOTORCYCLE HAS NO FRONT BRAKES AT ALL.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180129
3 of 19 total reports mention: electrical system.
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VEHICLE RANDOMLY GOES INTO "LIMP" MODE UNDER ACCELERATION, HAS RESULTED IN SEVERAL NEAR COLLISIONS. HARLEY DAVIDSON IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE (HARLEY DAVIDSON TT418) BUT NO RECALL HAS BEEN MADE. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20110930
2 of 19 total reports mention: wheels.
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PREMATURE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE, EXCESSIVE PLAY AND ROUGH MOVEMENT. MANY OTHERS POSTING SAME PROBLEMS ON MOTORCYCLE FORUMS. BIG SAFETY ISSUE!!! *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140329
FRONT WHEEL BEARING FAILURE REQUIRING REPLACEMENT AT 22000 MILES. NOTICED CONDITION DURING HIGHWAY SPEED WAS FRONT WHEEL WOBBLE WHEN CROSSING OVER BRIDGE JOINTS. *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20130726
2 of 19 total reports mention: power train.
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THE COMPENSATOR SPROCKET HAS GONE OUT TWICE ON THIS BIKE , THIS CAN CAUSE A VERY SERIOUS ACCIDENT IF IT FAILS AT HWY SPEEDS , THEY KNOW THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH THIS PART , ITS BEEN REDONE 3 TIMES SINCE 2009 ! THIS IS SERIOUS GUYS! *TR
NHTSA ODI report, 20140513
1 of 19 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 Flhtc — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for service brakes issues (10 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for wheels issues (2 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 Flhtc 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 Flhtc?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 53% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.