1999 Harley-Davidson FLHTCI: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
33,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1999 model year. Data snapshot: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline | 2 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline: 2; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal:Switch: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 0 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 2 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 0; 25,000 to 49,999: 2; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (2). 3 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2000 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2005 | 1 |
| 2017 | 1 |
2000: 2; 2001: 1; 2005: 1; 2017: 1
Pattern summary
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10132195 · 2005-08-10 (August 10, 2005)
DT: THE CONSUMER WASHAVING A PROBLEM WITH RECALL REPAIRS DONE. HE HAS CALLED THE DEALERSHIP FOR 5 WEEKS AND NO ONE COULD HELP HIM. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT EVERY TIME THAT HE WENT TO THE DEALER, THEY SAID THAT THEY HAVE ALREADY GIAVE OUT ALL THE PARTS. THE DEALER KEPT TELLING THE CONSUMER THAT HE NEEDED TO GO TO ANOTHER DEALERSHIP. THE CONSUMER TRIED TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER AND THE CONSUMER KEPT GETTING A TAPED MESSAGE THAT THE MANUFACTURER WILL OPEN AT 8 AM AND IT HAS BEEN AFTER 9 AM WHEN THE CONSUMER H CALLED. THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED AN…
Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10132195 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10990470 · 2017-05-18 (May 18, 2017)
AT 32,000. MILES BOTH FUEL LINES AT BOTTOM OF FUEL TANK STARTED SQUIRTING FUEL ALL OVER HOT ENGINE WHILE RIDING AND CAUGHT FIRE ! ! REPLACEABLE O RINGS DID NOT SOLVE PROBLEM INTERNAL LEAK IN BOTH FITTINGS 0
Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10990470 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 723490 · 2000-06-02 (June 2, 2000)
NO SUMMARY LISTED.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 723490 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 740254 · 2001-01-31 (January 31, 2001)
HARLEY DAVIDSON REPORTS ENGINE FAILURES OCCUR AS A RESULT OF CAM BEARING FAILURE. HARLEY WILL NOT SUPPLY INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR ME TO DETERMINE IF MY ENGINE IS SUBJECT TO FAILURE. THEREFORE, I AM UNABLE TO DETERMINE IF I SHOULD SPEND THE $806.00 REQUIRED TO REPLACE THE BEARINGS. ENGINE FAILURE ON A MOTORCYCLE CAN BE DEADLY AND IT IS IMPERITIVE THAT HARLEY DAVIDSON PROVIDE A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE REASONS AND CAUSES OF THIS BEARING FAILURE SO THAT I CAN DETERMINE IF I NEED TO MAKE REPAIRS. ANY HELP YOU CAN PROVIDE WILL BE APPRECIATED…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 740254 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 9001016 · 2000-06-15 (June 15, 2000)
BUTTOM ON THE HANDLEBARS INITIATE THE TURN SIGNALS, WHEN THE BUTTON ON THE TURNING SIGNAL COMES ON AND IS SUPPOSED TO STAY ON UNTIL YOU FINISH THE TURN. THE SIGNAL TURN OFF TOO QUICKLY AND YOU HAVE TO TURN THEM ON THREE TIMES TO GET THROUGH A CORNER.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 9001016 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
04V134000 · Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers
Reported: 2004-03-18 (March 18, 2004)
ON CERTAIN TOURING AND POLICE MODEL MOTORCYCLES, THE 40 AMP MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER CAN "OPEN" FOR REASONS OTHER THAN WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED, CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO STALL, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CIRCUIT BREAKER. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 23, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.
NHTSA campaign record ↗99V003000 · Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Gasoline
Reported: 1999-01-13 (January 13, 1999)
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE ENGINE TO QUIT RUNNING WITH OR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ENGINE COULD RUN ERRATICALLY BEFORE QUITTING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENGINE CAM BOLTS AND WASHERS.
NHTSA campaign record ↗