1998 Harley-Davidson XL Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Harley-Davidson XL. That ranks 2nd out of 6 XL model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 XL 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% | 4,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Harley-Davidson XL recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Harley-Davidson XL.
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.
1998, harley davidson, xlh883 - bank angle sensor failure causing motorcycle to quit suddenly in traffic...*ak
Harley davidson fltr 1998, the headlight mount fell off, impairing driver's visibility. Dealer has replaced mount, but cannot adjust headlight and cannot see in the evening. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson XL years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson XL?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Harley-Davidson XL?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Harley-Davidson XL a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.