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#BS-1999-HARFXD-564E

1999 Harley-Davidson FxdxProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 7 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
7
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
0
✅

Preliminary Verdict

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Based on 7 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Engine And Engine Cooling:engineHIGH

4 owners reported engine and engine cooling:engine issues — failures commonly reported around 19K miles.

!Inspect the Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated PulleysMED
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 (4 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

AI-synthesized themes from real complaints

Buyer Lot Checklist

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Negotiation Talking Points

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine4 (57%)
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys1 (14%)
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft1 (14%)
Tires:valve1 (14%)

1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine complaints account for 57% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx, with 4 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 19K-mile mark.

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys Issues

Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline:belts And Associated Pulleys complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft Issues

Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to power train:axle assembly:axle shaft-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Tires:valve Issues

Tires:valve complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to tires:valve-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.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

99V003000Jan 1999

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

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

99V200000Aug 1999

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THESE MOTORCYCLES WERE BUILT WITH A FUEL TANK VENT FITTING THAT COULD BE PLUGGED ALLOWING THE CARBURETOR TO OVERFLOW FUEL.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 7 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 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026.

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1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx?
The most commonly reported issue with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx is related to the engine and engine cooling:engine, with 4 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx reliable?
The 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx has 7 complaints, 0 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 Fxdx 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 Fxdx have any recalls?
Yes, the 1999 Harley-Davidson Fxdx 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 Fxdx problems start?
Based on 2 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 19,000 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 Fxdx data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 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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