1999 Harley-Davidson XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 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. That ranks 2nd out of 6 XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 100%). 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 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 | 2 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1999 Harley-Davidson XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL.
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.
Both mirrors have fatigue fractured and fallen off. The dealer has replaced the mirrors with ones identical to the failed mirrors. The right side mirror fell off at 5000 miles and the left one at 6000 miles. My fear is that this engine vibration caused fatigue will again fracture the replacement…
The mirror stem is the problem here. Because of the vibration caused by the engine, the handle bars virbrate a lot. This vibration caused my mirror stem to shear off. I belong to a motorcycle club with over 800 members. We all ride harley sportsters and this has happened to more people than i can…
Other Harley-Davidson XL years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL?
Owners most often report visibility problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1999 Harley-Davidson XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL model years, the 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.