2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Ultra Classic years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Ultra Classic model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 | 4 | 44% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 22% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | 70,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic.
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 2008 harley davidson ultra (n/a) equipped with michelin commander 2 tires, size: 140/90/b16. The contact stated that he noticed cracks within the tread of the rear tire. The contact notified the manufacturer and they advised that he should purchase a replacement tire. The…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving various speeds over 20 mph, the entire instrument panel lost power and the vehicle stalled. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they test drove the vehicle but were unable to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2009 (na) harley davidson ultra classic motorcycle. The contact stated that the bolt on the passenger floor was failing and separating from the vehicle. The floorboard has only one bolt. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for the third time regarding this issue. A report…
Tl*the contact owns a 2002 harley davidson ultra classic. While driving 70 mph, the rear wheel began to wobble. The driver lost control of the vehicle when he attempted to decelerate and drove into a ditch. He fell off the vehicle and was transported to the hospital. He was diagnosed as brain dead…
The consumer was traveling about 65 mph when the motorcycle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the motorcycle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in…
Other Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 0 |
| 2001 Ultra Classic | 10 | 0 |
| 2000 Ultra Classic | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Ultra Classic | 9 | 0 |
| 1998 Ultra Classic | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
Owners most often report electrical system, wheels, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Ultra Classic model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.