1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtpi years
- Not enough data 1st of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi. That is the most of any Flhtpi model year in the database (11 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 Flhtpi 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 | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 39,400 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | 35,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi 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.
The cleve-bloc assemblies used in the 1999 year model harley davidson touring bikes can not handle the stress out on them in normal riding without flexing and allowing rear swingarm movement from side to side. On later year models, hd has used a solid assembly due to the earlier years having…
The design of this motorcycles frame leaves the potential for the operator to lose control of the vehicle leading to a crash that will injure self or may even lead to death. The problem is that the swing arm for the rear suspension is mounted to the transmission/engine assembly. There are only two…
While operating motorcycle on a city road the engine started to make a growling noise and caused a loss of power. I am glad i was not on an interstae hiway performing a turn as the loss of power surley would have been a fatality. The problem is occuring on enough hd that a service bullitien has…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Flhtpi | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhtpi | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 Flhtpi | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtpi | 0 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhtpi | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtpi | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtpi | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi?
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 Flhtpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtpi model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.