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#BS-2009-HARFXD-5550

2009 Harley-Davidson FxdfProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 3 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 13, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 8, 2026

Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
13
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 3 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the EngineHIGH

1 owners reported engine issues — failures commonly reported around 13K miles.

!Inspect the Fuel SystemMED
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: Engine (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Where the complaints fall

Engine1 (33%)
Fuel System1 (33%)
Suspension:front:wheel Bearing1 (33%)

2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 13,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 13K-mile mark.

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to fuel system-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing Issues

Suspension:front:wheel Bearing complaints account for 33% of all reports filed for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front:wheel bearing-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

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11
1
12
1
14

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

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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.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 3 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 13, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 8, 2026.

Other Harley-Davidson Fxdf Model Years

2013201220102009
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2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf is related to the engine, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf reliable?
The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf has 3 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 Fxdf 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 Fxdf have any recalls?
Yes, the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf 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 Fxdf problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 13,000 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 Fxdf data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 13, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 8, 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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