1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 1998-07Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series
1 complaintsTires
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Harley-Davidson FL Series
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.
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