MYRModel Year Report

1999 Harley-Davidson Flht

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1999 Harley-Davidson Flht
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:49:25.715Z

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 8 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Flht Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1999 highlighted. 1994: 0 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 7 complaints 1997: 7 complaints 1997 1998: 4 complaints 1999: 8 complaints 1999 2000: 1 complaints 2000 2001: 6 complaints 2002: 6 complaints 2003: 2 complaints 2003 2004: 1 complaints 2005: 1 complaints 2006: 1 complaints 2006 2007: 4 complaints 2008: 4 complaints 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 1 complaints 2019: 3 complaints 2020: 0 complaints 2020 2021: 0 complaints 2022: 0 complaints 2022
1999: 8 complaints
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YearComplaints
19940
19953
19967
19977
19984
19998
20001
20016
20026
20032
20041
20051
20061
20074
20084
20098
20101
20193
20200
20210
20220

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 8 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

3 of 8 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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I HAVE HEARD THE REAR CAMSHAFT ON THE TWIN CAM ENGINE IS WEAK. AND THAT TOO MUCH POWER WILL CAUSE IT TO BREAK,CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING. POSSIBLY PLACUING THE OPERATOR IN A TRAFFIC SAFETY SITUATION.

NHTSA ODI report, 19991020

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

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RAPID DETERIORATION OF FRONT FORK SPRINGS CREATING A FRONT END WOBBLE THAT RENDERS THE MOTORCYCLE VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO CONTROL. MOTORCYCLE WAS A HAZARD AND WAS TAKEN TO HARLEY-DAVIDSON DEALERSHIP FOR REPAIR.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041114

SUSPENSION

1 of 8 total reports mentions: suspension.

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WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE AT 65MPH FRONT END STARTED TO SHAKE VERY BADLY, CAUSING THE RIDER TO LOSE CONTROL. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK

NHTSA ODI report, 19990803

STEERING

1 of 8 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH INJURY
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WAS IN THE PROCESS OF PASSING A SLOWER VEHICLE ON HWY.89 EAST OF FLAGSTAFF, AZ AS I WAS PASSING THE VEHICLE THE BIKE WENT IN TO A VIOLENT POWER WOBBLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20000105

EQUIPMENT

1 of 8 total reports mentions: equipment.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19990127 — engine and engine cooling

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.

Campaign 99V003000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1999 Harley-Davidson Flht — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 99V003000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is engine and engine cooling:engine, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flht have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.