2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 13th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 13th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 50%). 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 Flhr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the clips that retain the wiring for the front fender tip light can become detached from the fender, causing the wires to fray and short.
Risk: This could cause the lighting system fuse to blow, leaving the vehicle without an operational front fender tip light, headlight, taillight, running lights, and passing lamps (if equipped).
Fix: Dealers will replace the fender tip light wiring harness retention clips, and inspect and replace, if necessary, any damaged wiring harnesses. Owner notification began january 9, 2002. 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.
Bike pulls extremly hard to left. Could only be partially solved by moving engine over in frame. Can not be told by dealer or hd if this is within factory specs. Have had in several times with no resolve. Spoke with someone at factory and was told this is not acceptable as engine is mounted exactly…
Design of throttle body is not done properly, when motorcycle vibrates throttle body will come loose and rpms will start to rev up. Contacted dealer.*ak harley davidson is aware of the problem and has a remedy, the original screws on the throttle body that holds it to the intake manifold break, or…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flhr | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Owners most often report suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
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 Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.