2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu vs 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.
| Metric | 2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | 2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA complaints | 81 | 70 |
| Recall campaigns | 2 | 3 |
| Service bulletins (TSBs) | 13 | 14 |
| Investigations | 2 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 6 | 2 |
| Fire reports | 1 | 1 |
| NCAP overall rating | — | — |
| EPA MPG (combined) | — | — |
| Median reported incident mileage | 26,532 mi | 28,200 mi |
Reported problems side by side
| Component | Harley-Davidson Flhtcu | Harley-Davidson Flhtcu |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 30 | 35 |
| Electrical System | 6 | 11 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 4 | 11 |
| Power Train | 9 | 5 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 6 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 6 | 3 |
| Engine | 3 | 6 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 0 |
Symptoms owners describe
| Vibration / shaking | 8 | 0 |
| Brake problems | 5 | 17 |
2008 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
2009 Harley-Davidson Flhtcu
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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.