1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 14,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the engine of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 14,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. While riding the motorcycle, there was a strong hesitation and the cam sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who removed the cam cover and indicated that there were metal fragments. The dealer stated that the cam bearings and cam bolts failed. In addition, the motor may need to be removed for further diagnostic testing. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign numbers: 99v200000 (fuel system, gasoline) and 99v003000 (engine and engine cooling). The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 14,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10887548, filed 2016-07, 14,000 milesEngine: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
← All problems reported for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology