2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 15, 2005 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flstc years
Not enough data 10th of 20 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc. That ranks 10th out of 20 Flstc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 fire. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems

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

Electrical System1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System150%———
Fuel System, Gasoline150%———

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: 1200212004: 120041

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc recalls (1)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Equipment:other:labelsApr 14, 2005 · NHTSA campaign 05V151000 · 167,628 vehicles

Problem: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.

Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.

Fix: Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.

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.

I have an harley davidson flstci 2002. I had a need to open the fuel tank up for maintenance. When i opened it i found that the liner inside the fuel tank had come loose over 80% of the tank. This was starting to break apart into small pieces and had started plugging the fuel filter. This has a…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Dec 16, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10103076

Fire hazard if cables are not insulated between tank. *ak

Electrical System · received Aug 14, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 765649

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

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

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 Flstc a good year?

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