1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtc years
- Not enough data 6th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 6th out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 33%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner 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 Flhtc 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 | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.
99 v 003 000/ engine cam bolt: reporting a possible cam bearing failure. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that repairs would only be done after it failed. Ak the consumer states that the manufacturer should have a recall on the affected models and repair the defect. *yh
Hd is aware of the 99 & 2000 tc88 cam bearing failure which could cause the engine to seize up. Hd has service bulletins on this failure but only the dealer receives them. The consumer has no idea that they are riding a motorcycle that could seize up at any time, causing a crash. Do you think this…
Reporting a design flaw with the ball bearing used in the cam bushing should be replace with the rolling bearing. Feel free to provide to provide further details. *ak
Motorcycle suddenly accelerated for no reason. Ws picking up speed. Would not stop. Had hit kill switch to stop motorcycle. Had dealer towed motorcycle. *ak
While driving at 70 mph, wheels were not straight, causing the consumer to lose control of the motorcycle. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtc | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhtc | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
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 Flhtc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.