1998 Honda V Series Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other V Series years
- Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda V Series. That is the most of any V Series model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Honda V Series 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Honda V Series recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Honda V Series.
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.
Consumer was driving approximately 35mph when a vehicle pulled out and crashed into consumer's motorcycle. The neck of the motorcycle broke off. *ak
Front rotors keep going out every 3500 miles. Bad vibration hard to control in some areas of road. Factory keeps putting the same part back on motorcycle (rotors) which lasts another 3500 miles. I was told that they have alot of rotors in stock and are going to keep replacing them, instead of…
Both rear view mirrors are mounted on stalks that are too short. The view to the rear is obsecured by the riders arms and elbows. To see clearly behind you, you must rotate your body far to one side or remove your hand from the handle bars.
Other Honda V Series years
← 1995 V Series · 2001 V Series →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 V Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2002 V Series | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 V Series | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 V Series | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda V Series?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, visibility problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda V Series?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Honda V Series a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other V Series model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.