Complaints
7
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
#21 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
#31 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 1998 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 2 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS | 1 | 1 | — | — | |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | 19,000 mi | |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 | — | — | — |
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