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1999 California MotorcycleProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 California Motorcycle, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem1Electrical system

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 21, 1999. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 California Motorcycle has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10
Engine and engine cooling10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

1999 California Motorcycle recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Engine and engine cooling: engine

Recall 99V-254 · Sep 17, 1999 · 1,052 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD CAUSE A POWER FAILURE TO THE REAR WHEEL AND MAY ALSO CAUSE THE REAR WHEEL TO "LOCK UP" WHILE IN OPERATION.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with California.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other Motorcycle year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Motorcycle median. How we score

'98'99
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Motorcycle owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE RIDING ON THE ROAD MOTORCYCLE'S ENGINE CUT OFF WITHOUT WARNING. ALSO ENGINE SKIPPED, AS IF ABOUT TO CUT OFF. DEALER HAS REPLACED THE IGNITION SYSTEM AND A FAULTY WIRING HARNESS. *AK
Complaint 851378 · Oct 21, 1999

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