1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and equipment (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 34,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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 cooling5 56%
- Electrical system1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “The contact owns a 1999 harley davidson Ultra Classic. The contact stated that his vehicle began to make an unfamiliar noise. A recall repair was performed on the vehicle in june of 2001 in which the cam bearings were replaced. He stated that the noise has returned and the cam bearings need to be replaced again. The failure speed was unknown. The current mileage was 44,700 and failure mileage was 14,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10197955, filed 2007-07, 14,000 milesElectrical system: “Consumer has received recall #0091 for the ignition switch in july. Consumer has contacted dealer several times. Last time the dealer was contacted was on november 10,1998. Dealer indicated that they do not have the part available yet. Consumer stated that on several occasions the ignition switch would not go on after turning the switch.”
NHTSA complaint #831461, filed 1998-12Equipment: “The tour pack bracket snapped in half. The light medal tubing which supported the tour pack broke on the right side and cracked on the left side at bolt sites. Nearly $50.00 to replace. Consumer kept old one and is getting it worked on. Jb”
NHTSA complaint #10021795, filed 2003-07, 34,500 milesFuel system: “The contact owns a 1999 harley davidson Ultra Classic. The contact stated that while driving 35 MPH, there was a fuel odor present from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the bottom of the fuel tank where the fuel line was connected became fractured in half allowing fuel to leak. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 51,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10609422, filed 2014-07, 51,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 14,000 and 51,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 20,350 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 14,754 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (56% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 34,500 miles and the middle half falls between 14,000 and 51,000 miles; 67% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.