1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ultra Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Ultra Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 56%), typically at around 14,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 | 56% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
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 ultra classic. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, there was a fuel odor present from the vehicle. The contact discovered that the bottom of the fuel tank where the fuel line was connected became fractured in half allowing fuel to leak. The…
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 harley davidson ultra classic. The contact stated that his vehicle began to make an unfamiliar noise. A recall repair was performed on the vehicle in june of 2001 in which the cam bearings were replaced. He stated that the noise has returned and the cam bearings need to…
Dt: the consumer stated about a week ago, last saturday 7/16/05. The consumer was driving down the interstate when he noticed that there was a missing in the engine. Then all of a sudden, the engine seized. Then consumer skidded and pulled over to shoulder of the road. The back wheel locked up…
The tour pack bracket snapped in half. The light medal tubing which supported the tour pack broke on the right side and cracked on the left side at bolt sites. Nearly $50.00 to replace. Consumer kept old one and is getting it worked on. *tt *cb jb
Consumer states heard a strange noise coming from the engine. Took vehicle to the dealership, they told her that there was a defect in the cam causing metal shaving to spread all over the engine, which in the long run will destroy the motor completely.*jb
Other Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years
← 1998 Ultra Classic · 2000 Ultra Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Ultra Classic | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Ultra Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Ultra Classic | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, equipment problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ultra Classic model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.