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2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage8kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 21, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Power train10
Service brakes11

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2009 Harley-Davidson FXSTSSE3 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic

Recall 09V-211 · Jun 10, 2009 · 11,005 vehicles

Risk. IF THIS OCCURS, THE FRONT BRAKE AND FENDER ASSEMBLY WOULD NO LONGER BE ADEQUATELY RETAINED.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2009 vs. every other FXSTSSE3 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FXSTSSE3 median. How we score

'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FXSTSSE3 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO FULLY DISENGAGE HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FROM DRIVE-TRAIN RENDERING THE VEHICLE UNSAFE DO TO UNCONTROLLABLE TAKEOFFS OR STARTS AND STOPING THIS SYSTEMS FAILURE IS SIMILAR TO LATER YEARS 2013-2016 ON THEIR HIGH END CVO BIKES WITH HYDRAULIC CLUTCHES THAT HAD MANDATORY RECALLS FOR THE VERY…
Complaint 11097011 · May 21, 2018 · 7,500 miles

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