CarRecallWatchThe 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Visibility (3 reports).
1Recalls
6Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
Is the repair still open on your Sportster?
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls
Most common 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
What owners report
THE RIGHT HAND (STARBOARD) SIDE MIRROR BROKE OFF FROM THE HANDLEBARS AND BROKE ON THE PAVEMENT, THE BREAK HAPPENED WHERE THE MIRROR SHAFT MEETS THE SIGNAL LIGHT JUST ABOVE THE THREADS. NLM
WHILE DRIVING AT 60 MPH ENTIRE MIRROR BROKE RIGHT OFF AND FLEW OFF. THIS LEFT TURN SIGNALS HANGING BY THE CABLE. MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALERSHIP. PROBLEM HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION. *AK
RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM HARLEY DAVIDSON. CONTACTED DEALER AND MADE APPT. TOOK IN MOTORCYCLE AND REFUSED TO FIX IT, DID NOT HAVE PARTS AND DID NOT KNOW WHEN THEY WOULD BE IN. WAS TOLD AT THE SERVICE DEPT. THAT THE HANDLEBARS WERE PROBABLY OKAY TO GO AHEAD AND RIDE IT. ON THE RECALL IT STATES THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO OPERATE THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
I RECEIVED A RECAL NOTICE ON 11/17/99, I HAVE BEEN CONTACTING THE DEALER SINCE AND THEY HAVE DENIED ME THE REPAIR WITH THE EXCUSE OF UN ABEILABILITY OF PARTS. I CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY REPORT PARTS HAVE BEEN SENT AND SHOULD BE AVEILABLE. RECALL%96V167000. *AK
SPEEDOMETER GAUGE FAILED. *NLM
1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster questions
Does the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster: Equipment:Other:Labels. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Visibility (3), Exterior Lighting (2), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1999 Harley-Davidson Sportster has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
Other Harley-Davidson Sportster years
2008 Harley-Davidson Sportster2007 Harley-Davidson Sportster2005 Harley-Davidson Sportster2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster2001 Harley-Davidson Sportster2000 Harley-Davidson Sportster1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster1997 Harley-Davidson Sportster1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster1992 Harley-Davidson Sportster