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1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds ConvProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv, most often about the engine and engine cooling. 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 injuryTypical failure mileage13kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv 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
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 Harley-Davidson Fxds Conv 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 Fxds Conv 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 Fxds Conv median. How we score

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

What Fxds Conv owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDS CONV. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE A WHILE BACK REGARDING THE REAR CAM BEARING (THE RECALL NUMBER COULD NOT BE LOCATED). THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT REPAIR THE VEHICLE. THE ENGINE SIZE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 14,000 AND…
Complaint 10193820 · Jun 20, 2007 · 13,000 miles

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