Verdict · NHTSA data
Limited data — recalls on file
NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.
3
NHTSA complaints
2
Recalls
0
Investigations
0
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 33% | new |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | new |
| Transmission | 1 | 33% | new |
2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Defect
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.
Defect
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.
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“WHILE OPERATING MOTORCYCLE ON A CITY ROAD THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A GROWLING NOISE AND CAUSED A LOSS OF POWER. I AM GLAD I WAS NOT ON AN INTERSTAE HIWAY PERFORMING A TURN AS THE LOSS OF POWER SURLEY WOULD HAVE BEEN A FATALITY. THE PROBLEM IS OCCURING ON ENOUGH HD THAT A SERVICE BULLITIEN HAS…”
“THE DESIGN OF THIS MOTORCYCLES FRAME LEAVES THE POTENTIAL FOR THE OPERATOR TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE LEADING TO A CRASH THAT WILL INJURE SELF OR MAY EVEN LEAD TO DEATH. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE SWING ARM FOR THE REAR SUSPENSION IS MOUNTED TO THE TRANSMISSION/ENGINE ASSEMBLY. THERE ARE ONLY TWO…”
“THE CLEVE-BLOC ASSEMBLIES USED IN THE 1999 YEAR MODEL HARLEY DAVIDSON TOURING BIKES CAN NOT HANDLE THE STRESS OUT ON THEM IN NORMAL RIDING WITHOUT FLEXING AND ALLOWING REAR SWINGARM MOVEMENT FROM SIDE TO SIDE. ON LATER YEAR MODELS, HD HAS USED A SOLID ASSEMBLY DUE TO THE EARLIER YEARS HAVING…”
The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtpi. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.