1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 4th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 4th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 38%). Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 38% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 38% | 78,654 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 13% | 78,654 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 13% | 31,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The engine cam bolt can lose its clamp load and/or break.
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to quit running with or without prior warning. In some instances, the engine could run erratically before quitting.
Fix: Dealers will replace the engine cam bolts and washers.
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.
I took my bike harley davidson road king in to the shop for a flat tire. The mechanic showed me my swing had arm broken literally into two pieces. He informed that harley quit making this particular swing due the high rate of failure! This is highly concerning, as this is the piece that holds the…
I am the original owner of a 1999 harley road king/fl family cycle. I have had the rear fork swing arm break at the axle through hole slot almost putting me in the bushes. The swing arm is made of 1/8x1x2 inch rectangular structural tubing with the side wall(2") slotted so that little structural…
Rear cam bearing failed creating lod grinding noise. Shut down engine and gave to dealer.cam bearing replaced with same type of roller bearing not updated version .now at 14500 miles engine is begining to make same noise again.notified harley dealer i was told that a extended warranty on motor has…
1999 harley davidson 88 cubic inch twin cam engines have a known problem with cam bearings. Many of the bearings are failing causing the engine to seize, die or stall causing a hazard to the rider and passenger. Harley davidson is aware of this problem and has an update kit of parts available to…
Original equipment ie. (factory cams and cam bearings) replaced with stage 1 performance cams and new bearing sets at approx. 10,000 miles through the original dealership.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.