1999 Harley-Davidson Fltri Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltri years
- Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fltri. That ranks 5th out of 11 Fltri model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 Fltri 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Harley-Davidson Fltri 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.
There have been numerous failures of the engine cam bearings in 1999 twin cam motors which is a new design from harley davidson. Harley davidson has since replaced the defective bearings with a stronger one, however, the refuse to recall motors with the bad bearings in them unless the customer pays…
Other Harley-Davidson Fltri years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fltri | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Fltri | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Fltri | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Fltri | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 Fltri | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltri problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fltri?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fltri?
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 Fltri a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltri model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.