1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 13, 2002 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flsts years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts. That is the most of any Flsts model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (1 complaints, 100%). Complaints mention 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Wheels1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels1100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The rear tire locked up while the consumer was traveling at 70 mph. The driver and the passenger were ejected in the median. The tire was still inflated after the crash but the spokes on the rear wheel were severely damaged. *yh

Wheels · received Oct 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 568082

Other Harley-Davidson Flsts years

1999 Flsts →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2000 Flsts10
1999 Flsts01
199810

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts?

Owners most often report wheels problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flsts a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flsts model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.