2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 10, 2013 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhrci years
Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Flhrci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 6,800 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline2 · ~6,800 mi
Electrical System1 · ~36,000 mi
Power Train1 · ~65,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline250%6,800——
Electrical System125%36,000——
Power Train125%65,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212009: 1200912011: 1201112013: 120131

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci.

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.

My 02 road king classic. When doing a transmission service i found transmission fluid all filled with metal shavings and the fluid contaminated with metal pieces of various sizes. Parts of the transmission dipstick as large as one and one fourth inches long in the fluid. The dipstick had broken…

Power Train · received Nov 10, 2013 · NHTSA complaint 10551654

Tl* the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson flhrci. While driving approximately 5 mph attempting to park, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the bottom of the fuel tank. The contact performed the repair which consisted of replacing the quick connect coupling. The manufacturer was made aware of…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 3, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10416873

My 2002 harley davidson road king classic has unexpectedly shut down electrically on me now three times. I wait for about 2 minutes and it will return. I think i have one of their bad main circuit breakers. Fortunately, the bike was stopped when these incidents occurred. *tr

Electrical System · received Jun 30, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275344

Wiring harness failure to front fuel injector. Failed at 660 miles, 4432 miles, and again at 5630 miles. Failure shuts down front cylinder causing cycle to run on one cylinder and backfire while obtaining maximum speed of 20 - 25 mph.*ak

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 14, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 764211

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, electrical system, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrci model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.