AI Damage1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 40% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 20% of all complaints
- 3 Exterior lighting 20% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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
The motorcycle stalled and t mis fired.. The recall is on the circuit breaker. The consumer was at a lower speed of about 35 mph. The bike has stalled once, and since then, themotorcycle has been mis firing. The maintance was regularly kept. On the bike.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhtci has 3 complaints (9 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: engine failure or replacement (20%), smoke, burning smell, fire (20%), stalls while driving (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtci from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1999 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.