1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui Suspension Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 20%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 84,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the suspension of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui, 20% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 84,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Harley-Davidson electra glide ultra Flhtcui. While driving 40 MPH, the rear swing arm fractured. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10933726, filed 2016-12, 70,000 milesSuspension: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1 | 8% |
| 1998 | 2 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
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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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