1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdwg years
- Not enough data 2nd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. That ranks 2nd out of 13 Fxdwg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 15,875 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 6owner 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 Fxdwg 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 | 5 | 83% | 15,875 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 17% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 17% | 14,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 harley-davidson fxdwg. While riding the motorcycle, there was a strong hesitation and the cam sensor light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer who removed the cam cover and indicated that there were metal fragments. The dealer stated that the cam bearings and…
Total engine failure. Terrible grinding noise inside the engine. *tr
Harley-davidson cam bearing failure on 1999 twin-cam88 & twin-cam88b engines. This was identified by harley-davidson and a design change was made to the cam bearing on december 14, 1999. A fix kit was even prepared and made available to all dealers. My 1999 fxdwg cam bearing failed and caused other…
Cam bolt breaking which resulted in sudden engine failure(abnormal wear)
No summary listed for above mentioned motorcycle. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdwg years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Fxdwg | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdwg | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdwg | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Fxdwg | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, engine, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
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 Fxdwg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdwg model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.