2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdwg years
- Not enough data 3rd of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. That ranks 3rd out of 13 Fxdwg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 25%), typically at around 600 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | 600 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 25% | 600 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 7,300 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 25% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 25% | 11,850 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake line assemblies could fracture internally.
Risk: This condition could allow the line to leak brake fluid, which could cause loss of the rear brake function, possibly without warning, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear brake line. Owner notification began on february 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.
The swingarm of the rear suspension broke midway of the axle adjusting slot that is on the drive side leg, (left side)causing a severe wobble while in motion on an interstate highway at speed. Luckily, as i am a very experienced rider of over 45 years, i was able to get over to the emergency lane…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson fxdwg low rider. The contact stated while changing the battery he noticed that a factory weld was cracked. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer who inspected the vehicle but refused to do any work on it since he welded the frame himself. The manufacturer…
I was traveling down hwy 83 outside of leakey tx, in the texas hill country, on 07/13/05 when all five of the belt drive sproket bolts backed out causing one bolt to sheer inside the wheel hub causing the sproket to dis-lodge from the wheel. I had to use evasive action in order not to upset the 02…
Motorcycle failed when fuel gauge read 1/8th tank full. Rider lost power on freeway and was struck from behind while trying to reach shoulder for safety. Hd says that at approximately 1/8th tank reading, motorcycle needs to be switched to reserve to avoid running out of gas, but manual contains no…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdwg years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Fxdwg | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdwg | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 Fxdwg | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdwg | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
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 Fxdwg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdwg model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.