1998 Honda ATV Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 28, 2002 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other ATV Series years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda ATV Series. 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.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 1998 Honda ATV Series problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Steering150%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912002: 120021

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1998 Honda ATV Series recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Honda ATV Series.

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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.

Handle bar grip on left side of the motorcycle can come loose at any time. Contacted manufacturer who was not willing to do anything.*ak consumer states that the handle bare grip on left side comes off without warning causing loss of control and injury. *yh

Steering · received May 28, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8010495

Battery will not stay charged. Nlm

Electrical System · received Sep 15, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 548508

Other Honda ATV Series years

YearComplaintsRecalls
199820

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda ATV Series?

Owners most often report electrical system, steering problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda ATV Series?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Honda ATV Series a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ATV Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.