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1999 Harley-Davidson FlhtcuiProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 11 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
11
Crashes
2
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
2
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 11 complaints, 2 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

2 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 14K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasolineMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine2 (18%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline2 (18%)
Electrical1 (9%)
Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers1 (9%)
Engine1 (9%)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings1 (9%)
Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly1 (9%)
Service Brakes, Electric1 (9%)

1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 14,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 14K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline complaints account for 18% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers Issues

Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers complaints account for 9% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

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Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

04V134000Apr 2004

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

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.

99V003000Jan 1999

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE ENGINE CAM BOLT CAN LOSE ITS CLAMP LOAD AND/OR BREAK.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 11 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

Other Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Model Years

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1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 2 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui reliable?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 11 complaints, 2 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Harley-Davidson Flhtcui problems start?
Based on 3 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 14,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 1999 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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