1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Sportster years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Sportster model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (3 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner 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 Sportster 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 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 Sportster recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The certification label incorrectly indicates the front tire size as 100/90-19 57h instead of the corret designation mh90-21 56h. Also the certification labels do not contain the correct model designation. This does not meet the requirements of fmvss no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars."
Risk: If incorrect tire information is given, underrated tires could be placed on the motorcycle causing excessive tire wear or, in extreme cases, possible tire blowouts.
Fix: Owners will be provided with new certification labels and installation instructions. If an owner desires, their dealer can install the label for them.
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.
The right hand (starboard) side mirror broke off from the handlebars and broke on the pavement, the break happened where the mirror shaft meets the signal light just above the threads. Nlm
While driving at 60 mph entire mirror broke right off and flew off. This left turn signals hanging by the cable. Motorcycle was taken to the dealership. Problem has not been corrected. Please provide any further information. *ak
Received a recall notice from harley davidson. Contacted dealer and made appt. Took in motorcycle and refused to fix it, did not have parts and did not know when they would be in. Was told at the service dept. That the handlebars were probably okay to go ahead and ride it. On the recall it states…
I received a recal notice on 11/17/99, i have been contacting the dealer since and they have denied me the repair with the excuse of un abeilability of parts. I contacted the manufacturer and they report parts have been sent and should be aveilable. Recall%96v167000. *ak
Speedometer gauge failed. *nlm
Other Harley-Davidson Sportster years
← 1998 Sportster · 2000 Sportster →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sportster | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 Sportster | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Sportster | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Sportster | 8 | 0 |
| 2002 Sportster | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Sportster | 6 | 0 |
| 2000 Sportster | 9 | 0 |
| 1999 | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Sportster | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Sportster | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 Sportster | 6 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Sportster problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
Owners most often report visibility, equipment, exterior lighting problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
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 Sportster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Sportster model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.