2002 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Road King years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Road King model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 33%), typically at around 17,458 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 6owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 33% | 17,458 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 17% | 18,200 | — | — |
| Seats | 1 | 17% | 48,874 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 17% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 17% | 22,488 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson Road King recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King.
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 a 2002 harley davidson road king. When i ordered the bike i had them install a passenger back rest. The bike is 10 years old 48974 miles. My passenger and i were riding down the street and the back rest support snapped and broke on one side. The break is just above a weld. My guess is it had…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson road king. While driving 35 mph, the seal fractured in the quick disc, which connects the fuel line from the gas tank to the fuel injector manifold. The failure caused fuel to spray over everything, including the contact's pants leg, exhaust, and engine…
Road king broke down after all 5 bolts connecting the sprocket to the rear hub failed.***no answer required***. *mr the malfunction resulted in a total loss of power which nearly caused a collision. *jb
Re: 2002 harley davidson flhri several times, during high speed (> 55mph) turns("sweepers") i have felt a rear wheel woble. According to internet boards and independant shops, this is a common problem. There have even been aftermarket products that address this problem. My experience with harley…
Dt: the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson road king. He received a recall notice last year . He located the dealer service department and they told him they did not have any parts available at that time, and did not anticipate of getting any parts. It has been over a year and he has never been…
Other Harley-Davidson Road King years
← 2001 Road King · 2003 Road King →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Road King | 10 | 1 |
| 2003 Road King | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 6 | 0 |
| 2001 Road King | 8 | 0 |
| 1999 Road King | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Road King | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 Road King | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King?
Owners most often report electrical system, fuel system, gasoline, seats problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Road King model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.