AI Damage1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle: common problems
Owners of the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle filed 6 complaints with NHTSA, most often about tires and visibility. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 6
What fails most often
- 1 Tires 33% of all complaints
- 2 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 17% of all complaints
- 4 Vehicle speed control 17% of all complaints
- Tires: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 2 complaints (33% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (17% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 1 complaints (17% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 6 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
When attempting to accelerate the motorcycle took off, sudden acceleration, causing unwanted speed, and resulting in loss of vehicle control. Driver was ejected from the motorcycle. Also, motorcycle did not not shift. Please provide any further details.
While traveling the left mirror flew off the superhot model motorcycle, causing a hazard to other motorists. Consumer has yet to contact the dealer. Please provide any further details.
Delamination of tire, visible from inside of tire; 10"x3" along center line of tire.( dot number: tire size: 180/70-16 )
My rear tire ply is"delaminating" which has caused an uneveness in the shape of the tire, causing it to exhibit an irregular surface that effects handling (particularly while cornering). I was advised by a local dealer (milpitas honda) that this problem is commonly caused by driving with low tire pressure.
The tall windscreen from honda has an optical defect that causes distortion looking through the screen. This is amplified if there is any vibration of the windscreen during normal operation. The resulting distortion can cause the operator to misjudge obstacle distance or traffic conditions.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 13,278 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 36% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Honda Motorcycle has 5 complaints (12 years in the data). This year has 6, about average.
What to check before buying
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: tires, visibility, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 6. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: infotainment or screen glitches (17%), stalls while driving (17%), unintended acceleration (17%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 1998 Honda Honda Motorcycle from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 1998 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.