AI Damage1999 Harley-Davidson FXD: common problems
Owners of the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 80% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 20% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
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.
I am reporting this for the benefit of other harley owners of this year engine. I wish to have harley recall the bikes rather then issue a 5 yr / 50,000 extended warranty on the bearing. It did not happen to my bike yet.
Tire is split in seven separate places along the center line.( dot number: tire size: 130/90hb16 )
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.
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 14,283 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the FXD 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.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, tires. Total complaints: 5.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1999 Harley-Davidson FXD?
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 FXD 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 2026-11-06.