1999 Harley-Davidson FLT Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 26, 2000 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other FLT years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT. That is the most of any FLT model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Fuel System, Gasoline150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1999 Harley-Davidson FLT recalls (2)

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Vehicle speed controlOct 28, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V291000 · 52,126 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The bank sensor angle system can malfunction.

Risk: This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding.

Fix: Dealers will correct the bank angle sensor system.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyOct 28, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V292000 · 52,126 vehicles

Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The fuel tank vent system can malfunction.

Risk: This condition could cause the engine to stall or quit when riding.

Fix: Dealers will correct the fuel tank vent system.

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.

Recall 99v292000 harley-davidson/fuel tank vent system; owner has contacted dealership 3 times in reference to recall campaign. Owner has contacted manufacturer twice. Nothing has been done to correct campaign. Owner received notification 6 months ago. *ak *ml

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Apr 26, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 860993

Nhtsa recall 99v291000 and manufacturer's recall 0101. No parts available. *ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Mar 1, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 857703

Other Harley-Davidson FLT years

2000 FLT →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2001 FLT10
2000 FLT12
199922

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson FLT?

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 FLT a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FLT model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.