1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Problems
- Complaints
- 7filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,200miles, 1 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 Flhrci (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,200 miles. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 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 cooling4 57%
- Brakes1 14%
- Electrical system1 14%
- Fuel system1 14%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “Rear camshaft bearing assembly disintegrated, sending metal particles through the lubrication system into the oil pump, necessitating replacement of many engine componenents.”
NHTSA complaint #745840, filed 2001-05Electrical system: “They say,at Harley-Davidson that my motorcycle has a electical problem,and should be fixed right away.I called my dealership the very day I got my recall letter,on or about 6/29/04.at this time I was told they were waiting on parts trhat was about ten weeks ago.....at what point an time do I get satisfaction from harley davidson and t.s.I. Motorcycle in willimantic ct. ????the letter states this condition could cause a quit while riding situation,which could occur without warning and ultimately lead to a crash,therby presenting a risk of death or injury to the rider.”
NHTSA complaint #10090860, filed 2004-09Fuel system: “After storage my harley was hard starting. After some fresh gas the bike began to run. Maybe a month after this gas began squirting out of the tank where the fuel line and the return line are attached. I shut down the engine, cleaned up the gas and repeated the startup. Same thing. As the bike was just started I did not get gasoline on me, only on the engine, transmission and running board. The engine was cool, I shut it down without incident. I discussed with dealer and read harley manual. They speculated that something was in the tank, presumably bad gas. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227389, filed 2008-05, 2,200 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,200 and 2,200 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 Flhrci 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 Flhrci → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhrci
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 7 | 5,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 7 | 2,200 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flhrci model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci have?
NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci 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 Flhrci reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,200 miles and the middle half falls between 2,200 and 2,200 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.