1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by steering (2) and exterior lighting (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering2 25%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While riding, side mirriors broke off, swinging back into the driver before hitting the ground. After these mirriors brake off the turn signals are left hanging because they where attached to the mirriors. The dealer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #853583, filed 1999-12Steering: “99v290/ steering wheel handle bars: received recall, and unable to get dealer to honor it due to lack of parts. Notified manfacturer, and informed consumer that no parts were sent to dealer because dealer did not make a request. Dealer made request, received parts shortly after and repaired vehicle. Problem resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #860289, filed 2000-04Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V290000Oct 28, 1999Steering › Steering wheel/handle barCovers: Harley-Davidson 1200 1999–2000
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The handle bars on these motorcycles can break.
Recall details for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE99057Motorcycle handlebar fracturingClosed · Sep 10, 1999
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson 1200
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 1,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson 1200 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by steering with 2.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson 1200 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.