1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 38%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 78,654miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the suspension of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr, 38% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 78,654 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Front tire (dunlop elite) is unstable; causing front tire to wooble while driving at highway speed of 70-75 MPH. Dealer notified and replace tires. Making a report to NHTSA on this matter.”
NHTSA complaint #850861, filed 1999-10Suspension: other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr
3 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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