2002 Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (2) · Wheels (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Harley Davidson 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).
Service bulletins (3)
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.
Vehicle Speed Control:cruise Control 2002-08-06 · M1124 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some owners of 2002 screamin eagle v-rods have expereinced a condition where the idle speed drops below the recommended limit. *tt
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2002-04-08 · M1122 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
subject regarding 2002 flhrsei model turn signal bracket. *tt
Exterior Lighting:turn Signal 2001-11-09 · M1115 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
information regarding tsm/tssm light bulb voltage detection. motorcycles involved all 2001-2002 models except sportster. *yh
What owners report
2003-08-25 · 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…”
2003-06-03 · Electrical System · 9,000 mi“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 …”
2003-03-04 · Wheels“the solid wheels cause the motorcycle to lose stability when passed by a larger vehicle (model/fatboy). scc *nlm…”
2002-10-18 · 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…”
2002-09-13 · 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…”
2002-08-27 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices“left side mirror broke from stem hitting consumer. manufacturer has been notified. please provide additional information.*ak…”
2002-08-25 · Power Train:manual Transmission“no summary listed for above vehicle. *ak…”
2002-08-06 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:gasoline“engine coughs back through intake causing motorcycle to stop unexpectedly.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.