2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other 1200 Custom Sportster years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster. The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,400 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 100% | 9,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Visibility:rearview mirrors/devices:exterior
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the mirror stem could fracture allowing the mirror to fall.
Risk: This condition can occur without warning and present an unreasonable risk of crash, injury, or death.
Fix: Dealers will replace the mirrors. Owner notification began april 17, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Excessive and inferior design of the headlight bracket on 2002 xl1200 sportster cause the internal bulb to vibrate loose and go out while riding at night nearly causing a fatal crash as multiple vehicles pulled out directly in front of me before i realized that i was no longer visible to other…
Stock headlight was fitted with manufacturer's optional headlight trim ring. Shortly after purchase in june 2002. Excessive headlight movement/vibration was noticed on 6/10/2005. Upon closer inspection, i found the mounting bracket attached to the headlight bucket was cracked 9/10th's across. I…
Other Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster?
Owners most often report exterior lighting problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Custom Sportster a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other 1200 Custom Sportster model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.