1998 Honda Valkyrie Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Valkyrie years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda Valkyrie. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Valkyrie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 8owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Honda Valkyrie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 2 | 25% | 44,700 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 13% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Honda Valkyrie recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie.
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.
Failure of both rear wheel bearings on my 1998 honda valkyrie gl1500ct motorcycle. *nm
The rear tire developed a bulge in the center of the tread while riding. The motorcycle became barely rideable. At a friend's shop we removed and inspected the tire. It appeared that the tread was separating from the casing. I have since seen about 2 dozen complaints on various internet message…
The www.f6rider.com/voa sight has informed that dunlop d206 has premature failure to which i have had the same happen to me upon tire removal from the tire rim the inside of the dunlop d206 showed that a large bubble had formed in the inside wall of the rear tire, has been refered to as…
Consumer was drivng motorcycle, and whenever he was rounding a corner back end swayed. Consumer replaced rear tire with another dunlop tire. Please add the vin.#. *ak
Gas filler port is high polished chrome- in daylight this creates a reflection on the windscreen causing a large blind spot.
Other Honda Valkyrie years
← 1997 Valkyrie · 1999 Valkyrie →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Valkyrie | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Valkyrie | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Valkyrie | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 Valkyrie | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Valkyrie?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, tires problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda Valkyrie?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Honda Valkyrie a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Valkyrie model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.