1999 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 1st of 20 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 Flht. That is the most of any Flht model year in the database (20 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 38%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht 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 | 2 | 25% | 49,324 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| 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 Flht 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.
Rapid deterioration of front fork springs creating a front end wobble that renders the motorcycle virtually impossible to control. Motorcycle was a hazard and was taken to harley-davidson dealership for repair. Dealership could not identify cause of wobble. Neck bearings replaced at a cost of $400…
There was a malfunctioning bank angle sensor . Instead of shutting off engine when a 55 degree angle was reached, engine was shut off at a very slight angle. Almost impossible to make turns without engine cutting off. Dealer cannot remedy. *ak *jb
Towing package box which was installed on the motorcyle with a bracket sheared off, and the box flew off while driving. This could have caused a crash. Manufacturer is redesigning the towing package, and the package is not available at this time. Common problem. Please provide further…
Consumer contacted dealer in reference to recall0101/angle sensor. Dealer contacted, problem was taken care of. *ak *ml
Was in the process of passing a slower vehicle on hwy.89 east of flagstaff, az as i was passing the vehicle the bike went in to a violent power wobble. The resulting crash required medivac helicopter, 12 days in the hospital and several other surgeries since. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flht years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Flht | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht?
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 Flht a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.