1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdx years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 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 Fxdx. That is the most of any Fxdx model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 83%), typically at around 15,301 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 Fxdx 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% | 15,301 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx 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.
99 harley davidson- cam bearing failure- the company extended the warrenty to 5yrs or 50,000 mi. The failure occured after 7 yrs. Under normal operation & the company has only agreed to pay for parts, not the labor, which is a substantial amount. This failure could have caused the motor to seize…
Rubber valve stem is being sheared off by rim when turns are being made while driving. Feel free to provide any further information concerning this matter.*ak
This was one of eleven cam bearings elyria h-d has done, they only sell 300 bikes total a year. Approx. 1/3 of those did not have the new twin cam motor. Ak scc ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis*****752040
While traveling engine was making a loud noise and running rough, and without any indicatiion vehicle would stall. Dealer has replaced camshaft.*ak the gear on the crank shaft turned on the drive surface of the crank shaft making the crank shaft unseviceable. *yh
Harley davidson has not yet issued a recall for the impending failure of the cam bearing that is occuring in the 1999 twin cam engines. They have sent out letters stating that they will fix the damage after failure, not before. As reported in motorcycleconsumer news current issue and past issue…
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, tires problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx?
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 Fxdx a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdx model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.