1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtci years
- Not enough data 3rd of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci. That ranks 3rd out of 10 Flhtci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 40%). Complaints mention 1 fire, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci 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 | 40% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 20% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 20% | 32,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
At 32,000. Miles both fuel lines at bottom of fuel tank started squirting fuel all over hot engine while riding and caught fire ! ! Replaceable o rings did not solve problem internal leak in both fittings 0
Dt: the consumer washaving a problem with recall repairs done. He has called the dealership for 5 weeks and no one could help him. The consumer stated that every time that he went to the dealer, they said that they have already giave out all the parts. The dealer kept telling the consumer that he…
Harley davidson reports engine failures occur as a result of cam bearing failure. Harley will not supply information necessary for me to determine if my engine is subject to failure. Therefore, i am unable to determine if i should spend the $806.00 required to replace the bearings. Engine failure…
Buttom on the handlebars initiate the turn signals, when the button on the turning signal comes on and is supposed to stay on until you finish the turn. The signal turn off too quickly and you have to turn them on three times to get through a corner.
No summary listed.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flhtci | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhtci | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtci | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhtci | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtci | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtci | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 Flhtci | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtci | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtci | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtci model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.