1999 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 49,324miles, 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 Flht (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and equipment (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 49,324 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. 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 cooling3 38%
- Suspension2 25%
- Equipment1 13%
- Other or unknown1 13%
- Steering1 13%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I have heard the rear camshaft on the twin cam engine is weak. And that too much power will cause it to break,causing the engine to stop running. Possibly placuing the operator in a traffic safety situation. Upon contacting, I was told this was a problem, but they were not going to recall it. I also noticed for the year 2000 models they have changed the cams and they are now splnined. I feel this is a safety concern for motorcyclist and should be addressed before some one is injured.”
NHTSA complaint #713596, filed 1999-10Suspension: “Rapid deterioration of front fork springs creating a front end wobble that renders the motorcycle virtually impossible to control. Motorcycle was a hazard and was taken to Harley-Davidson dealership for repair. Dealership could not identify cause of wobble. Neck bearings replaced at a cost of $400. Fork springs replaced. Old parts are available.”
NHTSA complaint #10098814, filed 2004-11, 49,324 milesEquipment: “There was a malfunctioning bank angle sensor . Instead of shutting off engine when a 55 degree angle was reached, engine was shut off at a very slight angle. Almost impossible to make turns without engine cutting off. Dealer cannot remedy.”
NHTSA complaint #890406, filed 2001-06Other or unknown: “Towing package box which was installed on the motorcyle with a bracket sheared off, and the box flew off while driving. This could have caused a crash. Manufacturer is redesigning the towing package, and the package is not available at this time. Common problem. Please provide further information.”
NHTSA complaint #865743, filed 2000-07Mileage 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 49,324 and 49,324 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 Flht 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 Flht → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flht
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 8 | 22,000 | 3 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 31,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 6 | 6,500 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | 49,324 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 7 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flht model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 3 complaints (38% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 Flht reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 49,324 miles and the middle half falls between 49,324 and 49,324 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 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.