1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtci years
- Not enough data 5th of 10 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci. That ranks 5th out of 10 Flhtci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci 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 | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 61,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:ignition:switch
Problem: Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Risk: This condition can cause the engine to fail to start, operate erratically, or stall.
Fix: Dealers will replace the ignition switch/circuit breaker and install a relay kit.
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.
1998 harley flhtci rear swing arm broke almost causing a crash. Vehicle was not at high speed at failure, but had the rear swing arm broke, it could have been fatal. Per internet forums this is a very common problem on harley touring bikes built before 2002. *tr
Consumer received recall letter. Contacted dealer no parts available to remedy the problem. Recall number 98v15800. Please give any further details. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flhtci | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhtci | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhtci | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhtci | 2 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhtci | 6 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhtci | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhtci | 5 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtci | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtci | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhtci 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 Flhtci?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtci model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.