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1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Electrical system Problems

Complaints
5about this part
Share
50%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the electrical system of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, 50% of the 10 complaints for this model year. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“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 1998-07

“When riding in every gear , from time to time, there is a miss. At times it's in 2, 3, and 5th gears. This problem existed in consumer's 97 model. A recall notice has been received on the ignition . Owner has notified the dealer and manufacturer.”

NHTSA complaint #826656, filed 1998-08

“Consumer received a manufacturer's recall concerning ignition switch. Dealer was contacted on five occasions, repairs still not completed. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.”

NHTSA complaint #838852, filed 1999-06

“Consumer has received a recall notice for the ignition switch for motorcycle. Owner has contatced the dealer and manufacturer on 03-aug-98 . Recall has not been repaired.”

NHTSA complaint #827413, filed 1998-08

Related recalls

Electrical system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200617%
2005240%
20031765%
2002450%
2001225%
2000754%
1999220%
1998550%
1997240%

Other parts of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui

Suspension
2 complaints
Fuel system
1 complaints
Tires
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology