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1998 Kawasaki VN1500 problems

The most common problem on the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 is transmission and drivetrain. It has fewer complaints than a typical VN1500 model year.

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Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Worst area
Transmission

The worst 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Transmission
    1

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  • Transmission
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 20, 2000 · Transmission · CA

Vehicle has had reoccuring clutch problems making the bike inoperable for months at a time. Nlm

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Questions about the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500

Is the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500, fewer than a typical VN1500 model year.

What is the most common problem with the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500?

Transmission and drivetrain, with 1 complaint.

How many recalls does the 1998 Kawasaki VN1500 have?

No recalls on record.

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