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#BS-2009-HARFXD-5526

2009 Harley-Davidson FxdcProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 9 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
9
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
14
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 9 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center StandHIGH

2 owners reported structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the ElectricalMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand2 (22%)
Electrical1 (11%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine1 (11%)
Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch1 (11%)
Exterior Lighting:headlights1 (11%)
Fuel System1 (11%)
Seats:motorcycle1 (11%)
Brakes1 (11%)

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand Issues

Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center Stand complaints account for 22% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch Issues

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to exterior lighting:brake lights:switch-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

3
09
1
10
4
12
1
18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

08V625000Dec 2008

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE

HARLEY-DAVIDSON IS RECALLING 349 MY 2009 FXDB, FXDC, FXDF, AND FXDL MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES HAVE A FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY, PART NO. 27389-04A, WHICH MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITH A DEFECTIVE ULTRASONIC WELD ON THE ANTI-SLOSH VALVE.

08V659000Dec 2008

STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 9 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Harley-Davidson Fxdc Model Years

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2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc is related to the structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc reliable?
The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc has 9 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Harley-Davidson Fxdc problems start?
Based on 8 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdc data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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