2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1) · Power Train:driveline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Power Train 2020-05-20 · M1123 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1123: 49 state/canada recall 0603 - carburetor jet needle replacement. purpose: revision. as recently advised in the may 29 dealer communications, harley-davidson has learned that certain 2002 carburetor equipped dyna and softail model motorcycles do not meet portions of canadian,
Power Train 2018-04-27 · 1HDM5V2A05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech article ta0023: ta0023: crankshaft rod bearing. purpose: technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. the clearance of the twin cam and milwaukee-eight® crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight ra
What owners report
2018-03-27 · Suspension · 11,850 mi“the swingarm of the rear suspension broke midway of the axle adjusting slot that is on the drive side leg, (left side)causing a severe wobble while in motion on an interstate highway at speed. luckily, as i am a very experienced rider of over 45 years, i was able to get over to the emergency lane of the highway, then call for a friend with a traile…”
2011-06-01 · Structure:frame And Members · 37,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson fxdwg low rider. the contact stated while changing the battery he noticed that a factory weld was cracked. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle but refused to do any work on it since he welded the frame himself. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer an…”
2005-07-22 · Power Train:driveline · 7,300 mi“i was traveling down hwy 83 outside of leakey tx, in the texas hill country, on 07/13/05 when all five of the belt drive sproket bolts backed out causing one bolt to sheer inside the wheel hub causing the sproket to dis-lodge from the wheel. i had to use evasive action in order not to upset the 02 fxd harley davidson motorcyle with only 7,300 or…”
2003-08-12 · Fuel System, Other:storage:fuel Gauge System · 600 mi · 💥 crash“motorcycle failed when fuel gauge read 1/8th tank full. rider lost power on freeway and was struck from behind while trying to reach shoulder for safety. hd says that at approximately 1/8th tank reading, motorcycle needs to be switched to reserve to avoid running out of gas, but manual contains no such reference. believe fuel gauge is inaccurate…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.