AI Damage2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 3 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the contact owns a 2010 (na) harley davidson fxdf motorcycle. While driving approximately 65 mph, there was an abnormal noise coming from the rear of the motorcycle and it veered to the right. The contact also stated that the motorcycle wobbled.
Compensator is known to begin failing and making a horrendous grinding noise which prevents the engine from turning over. Harley is fully aware of the issue and charges full price to upgrade to the more suitable screaming eagle compensator.
I have owned a harley davidson v-rod since 2009 and ever since I received the motorcycle the fuel gauge constantly over and under estimates the fuel in the tank. The first time it was ever truly an issue was when I was driving on the interstate and after 50 miles the gauge said empty.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Fxdf has 1 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel system, suspension. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (33%), knocking, grinding or other noise (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdf from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2009 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.