1998 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road King years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King. That ranks 5th out of 7 Road King model years for complaints. 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 Road King 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% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 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 Road King recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King.
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.
The rear cam bearing on my 1999 harley davidson roadking has failed. The manufacture is entirely aware of the design defect. I fail to see the logic on how my vehicle must damage other engine components before harley davidson backs up their obvious design flaw. The dealer was informed on 8-1-02…
While driving motorcycle keeps blowing a 15 amp fuse, it causes loss of running lights/ tail light/ headlights, and passing lights. Dealer notified and was unable to locate the cause. Feel free to provide any further information.*ak
Brake lights stick on or flicker when going down highway. Also, master cylinder was weak . Consumer ordered kit. Contacted dealer ,and dealer stated nothing they could do.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Road King years
← 1997 Road King · 1999 Road King →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Road King | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 Road King | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 Road King | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Road King | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Road King | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Road King | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic, suspension problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson Road King a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road King model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.