1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 80,615miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. The part named most often is equipment, with 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and seats (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 80,615 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Equipment2 40%
- Electrical system1 20%
- Seats1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Equipment: “I put a product called tireflys on the valve stem of my 1999 harley davidson Electra Glide classic. These cadgets give off light as the wheel spins. After 15 minutes of riding on I 75 I developed two flat tires at the same time. It seems that the tireflys remove the stem from the tire. I crashed my bike on the left side of the interstate- luckily I was able to hold the bike up until it was only going about 5 to 10 MPH. The bike sustained $7500.00 in damage. I was ok, luckily I was able to plant the accident enough to minimize the damage to me. …”
NHTSA complaint #10010493, filed 2003-03Electrical system: “While driving at any speed the motorcycle shut down completely without warning. Dealer stated that circuit breaker has to reset itself, then the motorcycle will start back up. A recall was issued and part was replaced. However, the problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10087508, filed 2004-08, 35,230 milesSuspension: “The rear swing arm on the primary side (left) is broken in two. This swing arm holds the rear wheel, and brakes to the motorcycle. This is a very dangerous situation. After much research many of these swing arms for years 1996 to 2000 break yet no factory recall has ever happened. When I called the local harley davidson dealer, they confirmed that these always break, and that they have replaced them on the police motorcycles, but would not repair mine or any civilians motorcycle, and said that these year swing arms are obsolete. …”
NHTSA complaint #10731155, filed 2015-06, 126,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 35,230 and 126,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 9 | 7,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 13 | 9,075 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 5 | 23,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 5 | 80,615 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Electra Glide model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide is reported most often?
Equipment is named most often, in 2 complaints (40% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 80,615 miles and the middle half falls between 35,230 and 126,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.