1999 Harley-Davidson Fxst Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 4, 1999 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fxst years
Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxst. That ranks 5th out of 7 Fxst model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%). 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 Fxst problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%———

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

1999 Harley-Davidson Fxst recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assemblyJul 23, 1999 · NHTSA campaign 99V200000 · 10,241 vehicles

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.

There is leakage from the gas gauge wire that goes to the bottom of the gas tank due to a missing screw in the fuel gauge, which is causing leakage in the engine. *ak *yc

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 4, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 844296

Other Harley-Davidson Fxst years

2000 Fxst →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2023 Fxst10
2007 Fxst21
2006 Fxst20
2003 Fxst10
2001 Fxst20
2000 Fxst50
199911

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxst?

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 Fxst a good year?

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