2002 Honda Shadow problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
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
What owners report
2006-09-18 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“2002 honda shadow 600 backfiring and has a gas leak. upon inspection mechanic determined they needed a new gas tank. *kb *jb…”
2005-04-25 · Exterior Lighting:tail Lights“while driving approximately 50 mph right rear tail light lenses fell off. vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the lenses five times. however, the problem recurred. *ak the store where consumer purchased this honda have 2005 hondas in their showroom missing turn signal lenses. this is a concern for motorcycle…”
2004-05-01 · Vehicle Speed Control“my 2002 honda sabre motorcycle came with a seedometer that reads approximately 10% higher velocity that actual velocity. i have checked this by timing against mile markers while traveling at a set speed (60 mph) on the speedometer, and i have also checked it against several other cars and motorcycles. all tests to date confirm the 10 % high reading…”
2003-08-22 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 2,500 mi“turn signal lens will not stay on the light it is attached to. consumer repaired this piece of equipment three times already, and it needs to be repaired again.*ak…”
2003-07-21 · Vehicle Speed Control“consumer stated throttle broke. dealer notified. please provide registration card and further information since vehicle has only 1 mile. shadow 2003. *ak…”
2003-07-07 · Electrical System:ignition“consumer called complaining about vehicle shutting off.manufacturer was contacted, and had replaced different things on the vehicle.*ak…”
2003-06-13 · Unknown Or Other · 2 mi“my honda shadow sabre (vt1100c2) has a speedometer that reads approximately 10% off actual speed. this is s consistent problem with honda shadow sabres from 2000 through 2003 model years.n *nlm…”
2003-06-05 · Wheels:rim · 1,122 mi“the rear tire rim rusted. the dealer stated it was due to driver's neglect. *jb…”
2002-06-24 · Wheels“both front tires were losing air. vehicle taken to a repair shop and informed that both front wheels were out of round. dealer notified.*ak while driving at speeds of 45 to 55 miles per hour, there is an evident shake in the handle bars, the front wheel hops/bounces. the dealer was informed when vehicle was brought in for it's 600 mile check. d…”
2002-06-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine“while traveling on highway motorcycle shutdown without prior warning. dealership is aware of problem.*ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.