1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Electra Glide years
- Not enough data 3rd of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That ranks 3rd out of 8 Electra Glide model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 2 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 35,230 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 20% | 126,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The rear swing arm on the primary side (left) is broken in two. This swing arm holds the rear wheel, and brakes to the motorcycle. This is a very dangerous situation. After much research many of these swing arms for years 1996 to 2000 break yet no factory recall has ever happened. When i called the…
While driving at any speed the motorcycle shut down completely without warning. Dealer stated that circuit breaker has to reset itself, then the motorcycle will start back up. A recall was issued and part was replaced. However, the problem recurred. *ak
I put a product called tireflys on the valve stem of my 1999 harley davidson electra glide classic. These cadgets give off light as the wheel spins. After 15 minutes of riding on i 75 i developed two flat tires at the same time. It seems that the tireflys remove the stem from the tire. I crashed my…
I PUT A PRODUCT CALLED TIREFLYS ON THE VALVE STEM OF MY 1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE CLASSIC. THESE GADGETS GIVE OFF LIGHT AS THE WHEEL SPINS. AFTER 15 MINUTES OF RIDING ON I 75 I DEVELOPED TWO FLAT TIRES AT THE SAME TIME. IT SEEMS THAT THE TIREFLYS REMOVE THE STEM FROM THE TIRE. I CRASHED MY…
While traveling 60-65mph on highway back seat broke off. Dealer was made aware of problem. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide years
← 1998 Electra Glide · 2000 Electra Glide →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Electra Glide | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 Electra Glide | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 Electra Glide | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Electra Glide | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Electra Glide | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Owners most often report equipment, electrical system, seats problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Electra Glide model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.