1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,000 miles.
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.
“The consumer noticed a dry rust colored dust coming from the motorcycle while riding. After coming to a stop, the consumer noticed gas leaking on the ground. The rust colored dust was dry gas. Consumer stated the motorcycle was rebuilt in 1999, including a new gas tank. The leak was caused by stress cracks at the base of the tank. The motorcycle was taken to the repair shop, however the consumer was told the gas tank was no longer under warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10044429, filed 2003-11, 19,000 milesFuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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