2002 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 5th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 5th out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 34,500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 6owner 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 Flht 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 50% | 34,500 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 17% | 34,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 1,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson Flht 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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson road king flht motorcycle. The contact stated that a clip from the front fender became loose and made contact with the front tire. As a result, some of the fuses wore out and the headlights stopped illuminating. The vehicle was previously repaired under…
I own a 2002 harley davidson flht. Last year (2009) i noticed that my fairing started to vibrate excessively when the engine was at 1500 to 2200 rpm. I bought the motorcycle new and previously did not have this problem. The bike vibrated so bad that the fairing bracket broke. I had my mechanic…
Tl* - the contact called regarding the 2002 flht electric glide standard harley davidson motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was being repaired the mechanic discovered the cam tensioner was worn out . The mechanic replaced the cam tensioner with a mechanical tensioner. The…
Harley-davidson 2002 flht fuel tank quality problem leading to safety risk of fire and vehicle stalling exposing operators and/or passengers to personal death or permanent disablement. Fuel tanks has a significant rust characteristic allowing contaminates to enter into the motorcycles fuel system…
Ambiant air that is coming off motor gradually burns passenger or driver over a period of time. Consumer not aware that he is being burnt until it is too late. Please provide any further information.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flht years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Flht | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Flht | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, electrical system, exterior lighting problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht?
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 Flht a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.