1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fatboy years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy.
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.
Consumer states while riding the clutch cable broke causing bike to downshift suddenly from a high rate of speed. Consumer advised that cable is a pourous, low quality aluminum. Ts
Consumer states battery bolt broke off inside of battery. The battery shorted and the bike stalled w/o warning. Ts
Other Harley-Davidson Fatboy years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fatboy a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fatboy model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.