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1999 Harley-Davidson FXDProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem4Engine and engine cooling

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 24, 2001. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD has problems

5 complaints 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
Engine and engine cooling40
Tires10

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

2 recalls

1999 Harley-Davidson FXD 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.

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 Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

1999 vs. every other FXD 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 FXD median. How we score

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

What FXD owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

MOTORCYCLE SUDDENLY LOSES POWER WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, CAUSING IT TO SHUT OFF. CONSUMER HAS ALMOST BEEN HIT ON THE HIGHWAY BECAUSE OF THIS PROBLEM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED. *AK
Complaint 840311 · Jun 17, 1999
CONSUMER RECEIVED RECALL LETTER CONCERNING ENGINE CAM BOLTS. CONTACTED DEALER, NO PARTS AVAILABLE TO CORRECT RECALL PROBLEM. RECALL NUMBER 99V003000. PLEASE GIVE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *AK
Complaint 834379 · Feb 2, 1999
CAM BEARINGS FAILED WHILE RIDING MOTORCYCLE...THIS ISSUE IS A WELL KNOWN PROBLEM WITH 1999-2000 HD TWIN-CAM ENGINES..THIS IS A POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE..THE FAILURE OCCURED WHILE ON THE ROAD AND I JUST MADE IT HOME BEFORE THE ENGINE FROZE. *AK
Complaint 747340 · Jun 24, 2001

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