1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2000-05“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 2001-08Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology