1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhrci years
- Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci. That is the most of any Flhrci model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 57%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner 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 Flhrci 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 | 4 | 57% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 2,200 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci 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.
After storage my harley was hard starting. After some fresh gas the bike began to run. Maybe a month after this gas began squirting out of the tank where the fuel line and the return line are attached. I shut down the engine, cleaned up the gas and repeated the startup. Same thing. As the bike was…
They say,at harley-davidson that my motorcycle has a electical problem,and should be fixed right away.i called my dealership the very day i got my recall letter,on or about 6/29/04.at this time i was told they were "waiting on parts"trhat was about ten weeks ago.....at what point an time do i get…
Background on m/c first owner: unknown second owner: bought bike with 7750 miles on it / replaced brakes once / has no knowledge of bike being in an accident third owner: myself / thought i needed rear brake pads. *ak i'm having trouble with my brakes on a 1999 flhrc-i vin # [xxx] harley davidson…
Motorcycle hesitates at highway speeds. Dealer has been notified. Please provide more information.*ak
Rear camshaft bearing assembly disintegrated, sending metal particles through the lubrication system into the oil pump, necessitating replacement of many engine componenents.
Other Harley-Davidson Flhrci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flhrci | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhrci | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhrci | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhrci | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Flhrci | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Flhrci | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
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 Flhrci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrci model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.