Front brake failure due to ABS malfunction. Front brake became inoperative while in motion and attempting to stop.
The worst 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Lights1
Recalls 1
Structure: motorcycle: kickstand/center stand
- What is wrong
- Harley-davidson is recalling 3,285 my 2009 fxd, fxdf, fxdc, fxdl, and fxdb motorcycles. The jiffy stand spring anchor may have been built with a defective weld that may allow the jiffy stand assembly to not retract as intended.
- Risk
- This condition could lead to a crash which could cause injury or death to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove the original jiffy stand spring anchor and replace it with a new spring anchor free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or about december 22, 2008. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 08V659000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Market specific battery introduction
- Milwaukee eight and twin cam camshaft drive gear retention kit changes
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
- Milwaukee-eight and twin cam transmission gear packs.
What 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
March 20 2014 the brake light stayed on constantly while driving home. I did not realize this until I arrived home. I removed the wiring to check the front and rear brake light switch connections and normal operation was restored when I reconnected the switches. Now (june 26 2014) the rear brake light switch is non functional. I checked the circuit and shorting the two wires together makes the brake light illuminate. The switch is also leaking brake fluid. I see that several other hd models have been recalled for this same problem, and the dealer stocks a lot of these switches. With the rear brake not activating the brake light and the fluid leaking, I am fearful of riding this bike. It currently has only 7674 miles on it.
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Questions about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD, close to a typical FXD model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXD have?
1 recall, covering structure.
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