1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ultra Classic years
- Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That ranks 5th out of 5 Ultra Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 55,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
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.
Broken swing arm (a frame section) causing a high speed wobble leading to crash. Swing arm cracked over top of axle allowing the rear shock absorber to push open the end of the swing arm exposing the rear axel shaft. *jb
The consumer received a recall notice regarding the ignition switch, however the dealer stated the parts were not available and it was going on 3 weeks. *jb
Other Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Ultra Classic | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Ultra Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ultra Classic model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.