1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other FL Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series. That is the most of any FL Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 17% | 48,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Rear fork crack noted above rear axel on drive side of fork. Complete failure would/could result in loss of control and crash. This problem is noted in web info available by researching google search harley davidson rear fork cracks. This research revealed thar in flh models from 1996 to 2002 this…
1998 harley davidson flh rear tire blew out. *ts the motorcycle overturned while pulling over onto the berm. Both occupants were ejected off of the motorcycle which then struck a sign. *nm updated 07/20/06
The motorcycle's ignition system failure caused loss of control and damage. Yh
Curved windshield distorts vision, also motorcycle reflects in windshield. Qcaw
Speedometer sticks at 33 mph when weather is cool (75 degress of lower).
Other Harley-Davidson FL Series years
← 1997 FL Series · 1999 FL Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 FL Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 FL Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 FL Series | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 FL Series | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson FL Series problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other FL Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.