Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb
NHTSA data on file today
The 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 17 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #08V659000 JIFFY STAND SPRING ANCHOR NHTSA notice
- NHTSA #08V625000 FUEL TANK VENT TUBE ASSEMBLY NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 4 complaints
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic 3 complaints
- Tires 3 complaints
- Electrical System 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Gasoline 1 complaint
- Fuel System, Other 1 complaint
Of the 17 complaints on file, 2 report a crash; across all 17 complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $2,500–$4,500AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
The 2009 Harley-Davidson FXDB exhibits some reliability concerns, notably with the fuel system and kickstand issues identified in recalls. However, it maintains an average rating overall, with a manageable number of owner complaints relative to its age.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| engine cooling | 40,000–70,000 miles | $300–$500 | common |
| service brakes | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$400 | common |
| tires | 10,000–30,000 miles | $150–$300 | common |
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 and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Brake fluid replacement every 2 years
- Tire inspection and rotation annually
- Battery check annually
- Spark plug replacement every 15,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Fuel odor indicating tank issues
- Unusual vibrations under acceleration
- Brake pedal feeling spongy
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2009 Harley-Davidson Fxdb at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.