1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 70,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 1campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui. The part named most often is electrical system, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension (2) and fuel system (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 33% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 70,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 2 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign covering the switch filed under the same part.
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 system5 50%
- Suspension2 20%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Tires1 10%
- Wheels1 10%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Ignition switch has been replaced three times because when riding at any speed the radio will flash on or goes off. The vehicle loses power and the engine cuts off. The engine check light comes on, and the motorcycle will restart by itself or it won't start at all. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #826134, filed 1998-07Suspension: “Broken swing arm causing a high speed wobble. Swing arm cracked over top of axle allowing the rear shock absorber to push open the end of the swing arm exposing the rear axel shaft. Only the belt was holding rear wheel on.”
NHTSA complaint #10588211, filed 2014-05, 98,000 milesTires: “The contact owns a 1998 Harley-Davidson electra glide ultra Flhtcui equipped with metzeler me 888 marathon ultra tires, size: 130/90/r16. While driving 65 MPH, the rear tire seized and the contact lost control of the motorcycle. The contact and passenger were ejected from the motorcycle. Both the contact and passenger were seriously injured and received medical attention; however, the passenger was fatally injured. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was awaiting repairs. A police report was filed. The contact stated that the sidewall separated from the rear tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10904973, filed 2016-09, 40,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
33% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 40,000 and 98,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 98V158000Jul 14, 1998Electrical system › Ignition › SwitchCovers: Harley-Davidson Flhtcui 1994–1998, Flhtc 1994–1998, Flhtcu 1994–1998 +10 more
Vehicle description: fl touring motorcycles. A loss of electrical power through the ignition switch can occur due to excessive current and other factors.
Recall details for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 15 | 12,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Stable |
| 2005 | 5 | 15,107 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 26 | 11,400 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2002 | 8 | 14,885 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 27,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 13 | 33,475 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 10 | 14,000 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 10 | 70,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 5 | 45,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Flhtcui model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by suspension with 2.
Has the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui been recalled?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 70,000 miles and the middle half falls between 40,000 and 98,000 miles; 33% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.