2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (2) · Tires (1) · Structure:frame And Members (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
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.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator 2002-10-01 · 1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
2002 vfr800/a - product update campaign regarding ac generator. *tt
Steering 2002-06-01 · CBR954RR1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
product update campaign regarding the 2002 cbr954rr steering stem and bearings. *tt
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-06-14 · Structure · 35 mi“motorcycle honda rc51 2002 motorcycle battery leaks corrosive fluid which is channeled onto the swingarm of the vehicle causing damage to the swingarm which is a vital structural element of the bike. i contacted the manufacturer for resolution of the matter, however, honda felt that this was entirely appropriate and refused to address the issue.…”
2004-07-09 · Structure:frame And Members · 9,200 mi“motorcycle's model number xr650l frame developed a crack. dealer replaced the frame. however, rear tires wobbled when driving. *ak…”
2004-06-05 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 1,000 mi · 💥 crash“have 2002 honda motorcycle st1100, 10,000 miles, retaining bolt on right front caliper broke, almost killed self. *ak…”
2004-04-01 · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:mounting“i have a 2002 honda shadow vlx motorcycle. i started it, was sitting on it, it had been running for quite some time and motor was hot and pipes were hot -- gasoline starting gushing down into the v-engine below the seat. under right circumstances could have ignited/blown. the gas on/off switch bolt had come loose (which is on a rod that goes un…”
2003-10-30 · Structure:body · 10,700 mi · 🔥 fire“2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. the fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak…”
2003-10-24 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System“honda cb900f (919) motorcycle. unusual exhaust smell (smells overly rich) at idle and while moving. the turbulence caused by the moving rider causes the exhaust to surround the rider and passenger. on 9/14/03 (and other times), i have gone on rides and have come home feeling ill, similar to carbon monoxide poisoning. my wife has the same sympto…”
2003-10-13 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 1 mi“2002 honda motorcycle model 919 serious exhaust gas issue. *la…”
2003-09-09 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · 2,500 mi“i bought a honda 2002 919 (cb900f) a few months ago and have had a bad experience with exhaust fumes. it doesn't matter if you are sitting still or riding slow,fast, or stop and go. my cloths and body smells like exhaust after every ride and when stopped in or out off traffic i can smell the fumes in my helmet. when my wife rides with me she gets a…”
2003-08-13 · Tires · 13,300 mi“purchased set of defect metzeler/pirelli motorcycle tires for honda gl1800 gold wing motorcycle. tires have a low speed wobble and produce vibration. tires could lead to motorcycle accident while cornering/leaning. talked to jeff selbert customer service rep for pirelli. he acknowledged they have logged several complaints from other riders who …”
2003-02-26 · Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System“the motorcycle overheated at a slow speed and at a moderate temperature. scc *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.