1998 Kawasaki VN1500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VN1500 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500. That ranks 5th out of 7 VN1500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 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 | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
1998 Kawasaki VN1500 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500.
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.
Vehicle has had reoccuring clutch problems making the bike inoperable for months at a time. Nlm
Other Kawasaki VN1500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VN1500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 VN1500 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VN1500 | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 VN1500 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 VN1500 | 2 | 2 |
| 1996 VN1500 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VN1500 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.