1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 20, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxds Conv years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv. That is the most of any Fxds Conv model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 13,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall 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 Fxds Conv problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~13,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling1100%13,000——

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

1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasolineJan 13, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V003000 · 14,211 vehicles

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.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 harley davidson fxds conv. The contact received a recall notice a while back regarding the rear cam bearing (the recall number could not be located). The dealer stated that they would not repair the vehicle. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 14,000 and…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 20, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10193820

Other Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv years

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YearComplaintsRecalls
199911
1998 Fxds Conv10

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Frequently asked questions

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

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 Fxds Conv?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv a good year?

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