1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vulcan Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Vulcan Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 Vulcan Classic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic.
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.
Brakes are not working properly.*ak
When starting motorcycle gasoline poured, causing fire hazard. Dealer has replaced carburetor once, but defect has reoccurred. *ak *mjs
Motorcycle took off while in nuetral without warning. This has happened twice. Dealer cant duplicate the problem. *ak
Had emergency stop. Could not downshift. Had to brake. Would not go into 1st gear. Had to let clutch out, stop/stall cycle & then restarted it & then shifted into 1st gear. Has not taken to dealership yet. *ak
Other Kawasaki Vulcan Classic years
← 1997 Vulcan Classic · 2001 Vulcan Classic →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 Vulcan Classic | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Vulcan Classic | 6 | 1 |
| 1996 Vulcan Classic | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, power train, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 Kawasaki Vulcan Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vulcan Classic model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.