1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtcui years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. That ranks 4th out of 13 Flhtcui model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui 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 | 5 | 50% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 20% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 5,663 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui 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.
Tl* the contact owned a 1999 harley-davidson electra glide ultra flhtcui. While driving various speeds, the motorcycle stalled without warning. As a result of the failure, the contact lost control and flipped the motorcycle. The driver and passenger were injured, which required medical attention…
I noticed a gasoline odor and after investigating, determined that both fuel lines were leaking gasoline at the tank fittings. Parts that were defective are 61471-95 and 61470-99. This could have caused a fire if gasoline was ignited by a hot engine or exhaust pipe. *tr
This complaint was related to a warranty repair item on a known defective part from harley-davidison twin cam motors 1999 - 2000. Rear cam bearing failure. In 08/2006 i purchased a 1999 flhtcui with 6000 miles. Harley did a warranty repair on these motorcycles up to 50000 miles or 5 years. The…
I have a 1999 harley model #flhtcu-i, vin # [xxx].i received a recall on part # 29987-99a a circuit breaker that could open due to reasons other than for which it was designed,causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle. I was on vacation when this unexpected…
The cam bearing failed and after delivery to the dealership they told me that the cam bolts had also came loose
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui years
← 1998 Flhtcui · 2000 Flhtcui →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhtcui | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 Flhtcui | 15 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtcui | 5 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhtcui | 4 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtcui | 26 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtcui | 8 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtcui | 8 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtcui | 13 | 1 |
| 1999 | 10 | 2 |
| 1998 Flhtcui | 10 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtcui | 5 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtcui | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtcui | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
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 Flhtcui a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtcui model years, the 1999 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.