1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series. That is the most of any XL Series model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series 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% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series.
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.
Recall received 11/99 dealership claims cannot get replacement parts from manufacturer to fix peoblem please help. No safety defect discussed in summary. *ak
Vehicle experiences problem with mirrors breakeng off at the seam, especially on the left side. Dealer notified. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson XL Series years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 XL Series | 1 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson XL Series 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 XL Series?
Owners most often report steering, visibility problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL Series model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.