Model year record
2002 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson recalls & problems
The 2002 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 8 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine coolingEngine › Gasoline; Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe | 3 | — |
| VisibilityRearview mirrors/devices | 2 | — |
| Power trainManual transmission | 1 | — |
| Wheels | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
MOTORCYCLE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY WHILE DRIVING. MOTORCYCLE WILL BE TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DETERMINATION OF THE PROBLEM. HARLEY DAVIDSON V-ROD 2002. *AK
- Electrical system
VEHICLE (MOTORCYCLE) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM FAILURE RESULTED IN LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DURING RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC ON WASHINGTON BELTWAY. COASTED ONTO SHOULDER WITHOUT INCIDENT. HARLEY DAVIDSON 02 DYNA SUPERGLIDE WITH 9,000 MILES (VIN [XXX]). *NLM INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
- Wheels
THE SOLID WHEELS CAUSE THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOSE STABILITY WHEN PASSED BY A LARGER VEHICLE (MODEL/FATBOY). SCC *NLM
- Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHEN AT A STOP THE EXHAUST PIPE WILL GLOW RED AND THIS CAN CAUSE INJURIES TO THE CONSUMER. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
MIRRORS BREAK AT THE BEND NEAR THE BASE. MIRROR COULD INJURE THE RIDER CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. A FLYING MIRROR COULD PRESENT A HAZARD TO NEARBY TRAFFIC. I AM A MEMBER OF AN INTERNET OWNERS FORUM AND THE MIRROR STEM FAILURE IS A COMMON OCCURRENCE ON THE SPORTSTER 883 AND 1200 CUSTOM MODELS. DEALERS WILL NOT ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS IS A PROBLEM. NLM
- Visibility › Rearview mirrors/devices
LEFT SIDE MIRROR BROKE FROM STEM HITTING CONSUMER. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. PLEASE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.*AK
- Power train › Manual transmission
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE VEHICLE. *AK
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
ENGINE COUGHS BACK THROUGH INTAKE CAUSING MOTORCYCLE TO STOP UNEXPECTEDLY.*AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.