1998 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Tires (1) · Suspension:front (1) · Structure:body:bumpers (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (23)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-10-12 · M-1073A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
experiencing excessive rattle associated with some tour - pak lid gasket modification. *yc
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · #48 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technical tips from the field. *yc
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · #48 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
a quantity of saddlebag hinges produced by the supplier were improperly found. *yc
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · #48 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
extra parts. *yc
Engine And Engine Cooling:engine 1998-08-01 · #48 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding fastener change. *yc
Structure:body 1998-08-01 · #48 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some vehicles experiencing front end squeak.
Showing the 6 most recent of 23 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.