1999 Harley-Davidson FXD Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXD years
- Not enough data 2nd of 9 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 FXD. That ranks 2nd out of 9 FXD model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints, 80%). 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 FXD 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 | 4 | 80% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 20% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson FXD recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. These motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
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.
Cam bearings failed while riding motorcycle...this issue is a well known problem with 1999-2000 hd twin-cam engines..this is a potential safety issue..the failure occured while on the road and i just made it home before the engine froze. *ak
This is a preventive report !!! I am reporting this for the benefit of other harley owners of this year engine. I wish to have harley recall the bikes rather then issue a 5 yr / 50,000 extended warranty on the bearing. It did not happen to my bike yet. But reports in magazine and on the web…
Tire is split in seven separate places along the center line.*ak( dot number: tire size: 130/90hb16 )
Motorcycle suddenly loses power while driving at highway speed, causing it to shut off. Consumer has almost been hit on the highway because of this problem. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
Consumer received recall letter concerning engine cam bolts. Contacted dealer, no parts available to correct recall problem. Recall number 99v003000. Please give any further details. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson FXD years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 FXD | 1 | 0 |
| 2009 FXD | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 FXD | 7 | 1 |
| 2007 FXD | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 FXD | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 FXD | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 FXD | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 FXD | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 5 | 2 |
See all Harley-Davidson FXD 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 FXD?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD?
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 FXD a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXD model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.