1998 Honda Valkyrie Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 44,700miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie. The part named most often is suspension, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 44,700 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
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.
- Suspension2 25%
- Tires2 25%
- Equipment1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Suspension: “Consumer was drivng motorcycle, and whenever he was rounding a corner back end swayed. Consumer replaced rear tire with another dunlop tire. Please add the VIN.#.”
NHTSA complaint #840579, filed 1999-06Tires: “The rear tire developed a bulge in the center of the tread while riding. The motorcycle became barely rideable. At a friend's shop we removed and inspected the tire. It appeared that the tread was separating from the casing. I have since seen about 2 dozen complaints on various internet message boards describing the very same problem. I have a file of these descriptions if you are interested.( DOT number: call me tire size: 180/70r 16 )”
NHTSA complaint #710781, filed 1999-09Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 44,700 and 44,700 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie.
Other model years of the Honda Valkyrie
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 8 | 44,700 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1997 | 14 | 87,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Valkyrie model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 1998 Honda Valkyrie have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 1998 Honda Valkyrie as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 1998 Honda Valkyrie is reported most often?
Suspension is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by tires with 2.
Has the 1998 Honda Valkyrie been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 1998 Honda Valkyrie reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 44,700 miles and the middle half falls between 44,700 and 44,700 miles; 100% 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.