2009 Harley-Davidson FLTR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
16 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
14,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2009 model year. Data snapshot: . 15 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 16 complaints (50.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 9 | 56.3% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 8 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 |
| Electrical System | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Service Brakes: 8; Vehicle Speed Control: 4; Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine: 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Steering: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 9 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 5 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 1 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 9; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 1; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (9). 1 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2011: 1; 2012: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 1; 2015: 2; 2016: 4; 2017: 3; 2018: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 9 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10578889 · 2014-04-10 (April 10, 2014)
HARLEY DAVIDSON FLTR 2009 (HD DID NOT MAKE AN FLTRU (ULTIMATE) IN 2009) NO LUBRICATION IN SEALED HD FACTORY WHEEL BEARING... I HAD 26121 MILES ON MY 09 ROADGLIDE WHEN I DID THE CHROME EXCHANGE FOR THE SAME FACTORY 28 SPOKE WHEELS AND FRONT FORKS AS STOCK. I WAS DUE FOR ALL THE MAINTENANCE ANYWAY TO INCLUDE NEW TIRES SO IT MADE SENSE TO MAKE THE UPGRADES AT THAT TIME. I HAD ALL THE BEARINGS REPLACED. I HAVE ABS SO THE FRONT BEARINGS WERE HDS FROM THE LOCAL DEALER. AFTER ONLY 3500 MILES THE RIGHT FRONT BEARING EXPLODED. THERE WAS ABSOLUTEL…
Owner-reported narrative. 29,652 miles reported. Look up ODI 10578889 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10810477 · 2015-12-15 (December 15, 2015)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2009 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD GLIDE (NA). WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE FRONT BRAKES FAILED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS MODULE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 27,000. UPDATED 05/11/16*LJ
Owner-reported narrative. 27,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10810477 at NHTSA ↗