1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltr years
- Not enough data 4th of 9 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 Fltr. That ranks 4th out of 9 Fltr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%). 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 Fltr 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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.
Received recall notice #98v158000. Contacted dealership & took vehicle in on date given. One year later started to experience cut off problem. Did not have problem prior to recall repairs. The remedy for ignition switch was a failure. *ak
Received recall notice in mail 98v158000 & contacted dealer. Informed no parts available as of yet. Would put owner on waiting list. So far no parts have been available for repairs.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Fltr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fltr | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 Fltr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Fltr | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 Fltr | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 Fltr?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
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 Fltr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltr model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.