Owners have filed 11 complaints
about the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui with NHTSA between 1999 and 2016.
The largest single group is the engine & cooling.
Across this model's run it ranks 3 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 34
Against the median year of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
27.3% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — not reported
Too few complaints recorded a mileage to measure this.
How 1999 compares with every other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Engine & Cooling
545.5%
Median failure at 14,000 miles
Fuel & Propulsion
218.2%
Median failure at 5,663 miles
Electrical System
218.2%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 15,000 mi
Tires
19.1%
Brakes
19.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Mar 1999peak 3Dec 2016
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 15,000 milesRochester, NYCrash2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND FLIPPED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED IN A MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA DUE TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND LATER DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PRIOR TO THE FAILURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE SPECIFICS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V134000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INCLUDED AND THE RECALL WAS INCOMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA complaint #10935471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trussville, ALCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
I HAVE A 1999 HARLEY MODEL #FLHTCU-I, VIN # [XXX].I RECEIVED A RECALL ON PART # 29987-99A A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT COULD OPEN DUE TO REASONS OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED,CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS ON VACATION WHEN THIS UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OCCURRED. I HAD MY BIKE TOWED TO KNOXVILLE, TN.,THE NEAREST H-D DEALER.THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT THE HAVE SEEN ON SEVERAL OF THESE BIKES. WHEN I CALLED H-D COSTONER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT RECALLING THE STATOR ASSY., #29987-99A WHICH WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL LETTER. I THINK THE STATOR SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL.THE H-D DEALERS THAT I HAVE TALK TO THINK THE SAME AS I DO. I HOPE YOU WOULD LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM, IT WILL SAVE LIVES. THANKS [XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10082730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 15,000 milesRochester, NYCrash2 injured
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE ULTRA FLHTCUI. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE, THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL AND FLIPPED THE MOTORCYCLE. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER WERE INJURED, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT WAS PLACED IN A MEDICALLY INDUCED COMA DUE TO THE CRASH. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP AND LATER DEEMED DESTROYED. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER PRIOR TO THE FAILURE FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING, BUT THE SPECIFICS OF THE DIAGNOSIS COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 04V134000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM), BUT THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER REFUSED TO PERFORM THE REPAIR. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE RECALL CAMPAIGN; HOWEVER, THE VIN WAS INCLUDED AND THE RECALL WAS INCOMPLETE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000.
NHTSA complaint #10935471 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 5,663 milesSheridan, IL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
I NOTICED A GASOLINE ODOR AND AFTER INVESTIGATING, DETERMINED THAT BOTH FUEL LINES WERE LEAKING GASOLINE AT THE TANK FITTINGS. PARTS THAT WERE DEFECTIVE ARE 61471-95 AND 61470-99. THIS COULD HAVE CAUSED A FIRE IF GASOLINE WAS IGNITED BY A HOT ENGINE OR EXHAUST PIPE.
NHTSA complaint #10204738 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,000 milesApache Junction, AZ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
THIS COMPLAINT WAS RELATED TO A WARRANTY REPAIR ITEM ON A KNOWN DEFECTIVE PART FROM HARLEY-DAVIDISON TWIN CAM MOTORS 1999 - 2000. REAR CAM BEARING FAILURE. IN 08/2006 I PURCHASED A 1999 FLHTCUI WITH 6000 MILES. HARLEY DID A WARRANTY REPAIR ON THESE MOTORCYCLES UP TO 50000 MILES OR 5 YEARS. THE PREVIOUS OWNER DID NOT BRING THE MOTORCYCLE TO DEALER FOR REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE PART. THEREFORE, I CONTACTED HARLEY DAVIDSON TO SEE IF THEY WOULD REPLACE DEFECTIVE BEARING SINCE IT WAS AN ISSUE OF WHEN THIS PART WAS GOING TO FAIL, NOT IF THIS PART WAS GOING TO FAIL. THERE WAS NHTSA SAFETY RECALL# 99V003000 FOR A CAM BOLT FAILURE, RENDERING THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE, WHY NOT FOR THE CAM BEARING DEFECTIVE WHICH COULD RENDER THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS ,AND ALSO CAUSE EXCESSIVE MOTORCYCLE DAMAGE.
NHTSA complaint #10190532 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Trussville, ALCrash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
I HAVE A 1999 HARLEY MODEL #FLHTCU-I, VIN # [XXX].I RECEIVED A RECALL ON PART # 29987-99A A CIRCUIT BREAKER THAT COULD OPEN DUE TO REASONS OTHER THAN FOR WHICH IT WAS DESIGNED,CAUSING AN UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OF ALL ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE MOTORCYCLE. I WAS ON VACATION WHEN THIS UNEXPECTED INTERRUPTION OCCURRED. I HAD MY BIKE TOWED TO KNOXVILLE, TN.,THE NEAREST H-D DEALER.THEY TOLD ME THIS WAS A PROBLEM THAT THE HAVE SEEN ON SEVERAL OF THESE BIKES. WHEN I CALLED H-D COSTONER SERVICE THEY TOLD ME THEY WERE NOT RECALLING THE STATOR ASSY., #29987-99A WHICH WAS LISTED IN THE RECALL LETTER. I THINK THE STATOR SHOULD BE PART OF THE RECALL.THE H-D DEALERS THAT I HAVE TALK TO THINK THE SAME AS I DO. I HOPE YOU WOULD LOOK INTO THIS PROBLEM, IT WILL SAVE LIVES. THANKS [XXX]. *AK UPDATED 07/25/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
NHTSA complaint #10082730 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Wetmore, MI
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
THE CAM BEARING FAILED AND AFTER DELIVERY TO THE DEALERSHIP THEY TOLD ME THAT THE CAM BOLTS HAD ALSO CAME LOOSE
NHTSA complaint #746901 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Point Pleasant, NJ
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOV EVEHICLE.
NHTSA complaint #745904 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Castle, DE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN RUSH HOUR ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY RECALL WORK DONE FOR 'BANK ANGLE SENSOR' THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO RECTIFY DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT RELATES TO A FUEL TANK VENT.
NHTSA complaint #888851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
NEW Castle, DE
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
WHILE TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 65 MPH IN RUSH HOUR ENGINE STALLED. CONSUMER HAD PREVIOUSLY RECALL WORK DONE FOR 'BANK ANGLE SENSOR' THAT CAUSED VEHICLE TO STALL. RECALL REMEDY FAILED TO RECTIFY DEFECT. *AK CONSUMER RECEIVED NOTIFICATION THAT RELATES TO A FUEL TANK VENT.
NHTSA complaint #888851 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Pacifica, CA
TIRES
CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE IN FOR 7500 MILE SERVICE PRIOR TO TAKING A TRIP, WHILE DRIVING CONSUMER EXPERIENCED DIFFICULTY IN HANDLING, STOPPED AT A HD DEALER AND WHILE CHECKING BIKE THEY FOUND THAT THE REAR TIRE WAS DANGEROUSLY WORN, CONSUMER CHECKED THE 7500 MILE SERVICE RECORD WHICH STATED THAT THE TIRES WERE CHECKED FOR PRESSURE WEAR AND DAMAGE, CONSUMER CONCERNED IF OTHER SERVICES WERE CHECKED COMPLETED WHEN THEY WERE NOT. NLM
NHTSA complaint #553897 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
LOS Vegas, NV
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE 99V003000 CONCERNING ENGINE CAM BOLT FAILURE. DEALER DID NOT HAVE PARTS AVAILABLE.
NHTSA complaint #856056 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Knoxville, TN
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILED CAUSING VEHICLE TO LOOSE ALL POWER AND THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN.
NHTSA complaint #544538 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.