1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdl years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 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 Fxdl. That ranks 4th out of 12 Fxdl model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 29,800 miles. 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 Fxdl 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 | 1 | 33% | 29,800 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | 29,800 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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.
I just purchase a 1999 harley davidson fxdl from smokey mountain harley davidson. On my way to work doing about 70mph i experienced a high speed "wobble" on the bike causing a immediate loss of control and manuverability of the motorcycle. I had to slowly reduce speed and try with what little…
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
The broken pivot bolt caused the rear wheel to fall off, which almost caused an accident. Please provide further information. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdl years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Fxdl | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Fxdl | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Fxdl | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdl | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, steering problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
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 Fxdl a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdl model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.