1998 Harley-Davidson Fltri Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltri years
- Not enough data 3rd of 11 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 Fltri. That ranks 3rd out of 11 Fltri 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 Fltri 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% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Harley-Davidson Fltri 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 notice. Contacted dealer, and took motorcycle for repairs. 1 year later, experienced cut off problem. Did not have problem prior to recall repairs. Recall repair was a failure. *ak
Engine stops suddenly without warning
Other Harley-Davidson Fltri years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fltri | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 Fltri | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Fltri | 4 | 2 |
| 2002 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 Fltri | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Fltri | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Fltri | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltri 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 Fltri?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fltri?
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 Fltri a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltri model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.