1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- —no mileage reported
- 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 Sportster (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster. The part named most often is visibility, with 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment (1) and exterior lighting (1). NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Equipment complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the labels 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.
- Equipment1 17%
- Exterior lighting1 17%
- Steering1 17%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “While driving at 60 MPH entire mirror broke right off and flew off. This left turn signals hanging by the cable. Motorcycle was taken to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #862113, filed 2000-05Equipment: “I received a recal notice on 11/17/99, I have been contacting the dealer since and they have denied me the repair with the excuse of un abeilability of parts. I contacted the manufacturer and they report parts have been sent and should be aveilable. Recall%96v167000.”
NHTSA complaint #718527, filed 2000-02Exterior lighting: “The right hand (starboard) side mirror broke off from the handlebars and broke on the pavement, the break happened where the mirror shaft meets the signal light just above the threads. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #562710, filed 2001-08Steering: “Received a recall notice from harley davidson. Contacted dealer and made appt. Took in motorcycle and refused to fix it, did not have parts and did not know when they would be in. Was told at the service dept. That the handlebars were probably okay to go ahead and ride it. On the recall it states that it is dangerous to operate the motorcycle.”
NHTSA complaint #719129, filed 2000-02Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V267000Oct 23, 1998Equipment › Other › LabelsCovers: Harley-Davidson Sportster 1999
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The certification label incorrectly indicates the front tire size as 100/90-19 57h instead of the corret designation mh90-21 56h. Also the certification labels do not contain the correct model designation. This does not meet…
Recall details for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Sportster
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 2,142 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 4,841 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 6 | 6,300 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 9 | 4,250 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | 19,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1996 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Sportster model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 3 complaints (50% of the total), followed by equipment with 1.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
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.