1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FXR3 years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 7,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3 recalls (1)
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.
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.
See cover letter the consumer noticed blisters on the frame of his motorcycle. The consumer had metallurgical testing done which showed that the frame was rusted prior to final assembly and coating. There was also corrosion on the swing arm and visible pitting through the chrome. *nm
Fork stop fell right off motorcycle. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson FXR3 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3?
Owners most often report steering, structure problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXR3?
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 FXR3 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FXR3 model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.