1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 54,827miles, 2 complaints with mileage
- 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 Flhr (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension (3) and other or unknown (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 54,827 miles. Of all complaints, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 2 technical service bulletins for this model year. Engine cooling complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the gasoline 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.
- Engine cooling3 38%
- Suspension3 38%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Body and structure1 13%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “1999 harley davidson 88 cubic inch twin cam engines have a known problem with cam bearings. Many of the bearings are failing causing the engine to seize, die or stall causing a hazard to the rider and passenger. Harley davidson is aware of this problem and has an update kit of parts available to dealers to fix the problem. They are refusing to take any action until the engine actually fails. I believe there should be a recall to repair the known defects within this engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #735913, filed 2000-11Suspension: “I took my bike harley davidson road king in to the shop for a flat tire. The mechanic showed me my swing had arm broken literally into two pieces. He informed that harley quit making this particular swing due the high rate of failure! This is highly concerning, as this is the piece that holds the rear wheel to the motorcycle straight when the torque of the motor is transferred to the rear wheel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10621117, filed 2014-08, 78,654 milesOther or unknown: “Pashanger floor boards are designed to extend beyond the crash bars when the bike is laid on its side. The bike fellover and the floor board folded and the weight of the bike broke the rider's ankle.”
NHTSA complaint #537637, filed 1998-06Body and structure: “I am the original owner of a 1999 harley road king/fl family cycle. I have had the rear fork swing arm break at the axle through hole slot almost putting me in the bushes. The swing arm is made of 1/8x1x2 inch rectangular structural tubing with the side wall(2 ) slotted so that little structural integrity remains. In addition:1. The vehicle power plant had increase horsepower that year and no modification to the structure. 2. …”
NHTSA complaint #10155908, filed 2006-04, 31,000 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 31,000 and 78,654 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 99V003000Jan 13, 1999Engine and engine cooling › Engine › GasolineCovers: Harley-Davidson Flhr 1999, FXD 1999, Flhtc 1999 +13 more
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.
Recall details for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 2 on record; the latest 2 are shown.
- 10139399Apr 27, 2018Transmission and drivetrain. TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated…
- 10090280Sep 7, 2016Engine, Equipment. This document will outline inspection and measurement procedures for gerotor style oil pumps. It provides inspection procedures only without specifications.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhr
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 5 | 3,450 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 9 | 27,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 10 | 19,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 14 | 12,300 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 54,827 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1995 | 6 | 30,042 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flhr model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension with 3.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr reported?
Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 54,827 miles and the middle half falls between 31,000 and 78,654 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.