Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 13 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #18V076000 Brakes may Fail Due to Not Flushing Brake Fluid NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #11V506000 REAR BRAKE LAMP SWITCH NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #09V457000 FRONT FUEL TANK MOUNTS/FUEL LEAK NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 3 complaints
- Service Brakes 3 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Engine 2 complaints
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Exterior Lighting 1 complaint
Of the 13 complaints on file, 2 report a crash and 1 a fire; across all 13 complaints, owners report 3 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $3,500–$5,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Harley-Davidson FLHRC has faced recalls for brake fluid, brake light switch, and fuel tank mounting, indicating some systemic issues. Complaints particularly focus on service brakes and electrical systems, suggesting these areas should be closely monitored.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| service brakes | 40,000–70,000 miles | $200–$400 | very common |
| electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $150–$350 | common |
| hydraulic system | 50,000–80,000 miles | $250–$500 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 2 years
- Inspect belt tension annually
- Adjust valves every 10,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 10,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Unresponsive brakes
- Flickering electrical components
- Visible oil leaks
- Unstable idle or stalling
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhrc at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.