2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior (1) · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (1) · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson 1200 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).
What owners report
2015-05-25 · Suspension“the person driving this vehicle is not the owner of this motorcycle and is driving this motorcycle on a suspended license. the suspended license is for excessive duis and has been using this vehicle (a friend of theirs) to go out and party. …”
2004-04-29 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers“consumer received a recall notice for replacement of the circuit breaker between battery and ignition. no parts were available. service manager dennis maas. *ak…”
2003-05-29 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior“consumer is still having problems with side mirror after given the repair parts which caused the bolts to loosen. recall number unknown. please provide the dealer name, number and address.*ak …”
2003-03-13 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,500 mi“the front and rear brake made a noise when applied, also the rear brakes did not hold. *jb the front brakes made noise continuously and there was inadequate effectiveness of the rear brakes and remain a problem. the dealer stated that the factory would not authorize the replacement of the additional parts to remedy the problem. (common problem…”
2002-12-27 · Vehicle Speed Control:accelerator Pedal · 💥 crash“while driving the throttle would not come down causing the bike to stay at a high speed causing accident. ts *jg…”
2002-10-01 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“while ridding the motorcycle, at the speed of 50mph the left mirror broke and hit the chest loosing the control. manufacturer has been notified. nlm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.