1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxsts years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts. That is the most of any Fxsts model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 33%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts 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 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts.
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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.
Rear shock absorber failed. Yh
Carburetion system has had repeated failures. Initally the gas-air mixture was so lean that the unit sputtered repeatedly. This can be a fatal event on a slow curve when a motorcycle is at its maximum lean angle and the engine sputter can in fact become a spontaneous engine shut-down. The unit was…
Consumer purchased motorcycle in august 97. Has taken motorcycle to dealership the first three times because the tail lights keep going out. The dealership only changed the bulbs each time. The fourth time dealer cleaned the ground, the fith and sixth times they changed bulbs and cleaned ground…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxsts years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fxsts | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxsts | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Fxsts | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson Fxsts a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxsts model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.