1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 48,700miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension (1) and tires (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,700 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Suspension1 17%
- Tires1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Intermittently after driving about 5 miles motorcycle loses all power. The spark plugs do not get any electricity. Dealer is aware of the problem. The problem has not been corrected. Model ultra classic.”
NHTSA complaint #825472, filed 1998-07Suspension: “Rear fork crack noted above rear axel on drive side of fork. Complete failure would/could result in loss of control and crash. This problem is noted in web info available by researching google search harley davidson rear fork cracks. This research revealed thar in flh models from 1996 to 2002 this is occurring. I noted the crack in my rear fork following the discovery in a close friends 1999 harley davidson flht model. Web research indicates this is not an uncommon major structure failure. Harley davidson 2003 and newer models have strengthened this area of the rear fork.”
NHTSA complaint #10206458, filed 2007-10, 48,700 milesTires: “1998 harley davidson flh rear tire blew out. The motorcycle overturned while pulling over onto the berm. Both occupants were ejected off of the motorcycle which then struck a sign. Updated 07/20/06”
NHTSA complaint #10163682, filed 2006-07Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 48,700 and 48,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson FL Series
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 6 | 48,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson FL Series model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by suspension with 1.
Has the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,700 miles and the middle half falls between 48,700 and 48,700 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.