2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Vrsca years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca. That is the most of any Vrsca model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 31%), typically at around 5,514 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 13owner 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 Vrsca 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/propulsion System | 4 | 31% | 5,514 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 23% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 3 | 23% | 20,134 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 15% | 5,514 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 8% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca.
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Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Fuel gauge not working correctly goes from full to empty in 15 minutes.
The fuel gauge does not properly work due to float issues. This can leave people stranded. This is a well known issue and i do not see why harley has not been held accountable as of yet...
The fuel gage indicated 1/2 tank, i stopped and filled the fuel tank. When the fuel tank was filled and i was riding away i saw the needle now indicated the tank was empty. After riding foe some 20 miles the gage needle gradually began to rise to 3/4 full then drop then rise to 7/8 full. This has…
1. Fuel gauge goes to 100% empty just after showing 1/2 tank. The indicator needle drops within 3 tenths to 1 mile of use after the 1/2 tank mark shows. This issue has stranded me more than a half dozen times as i try to estimate fuel left in tank while using the motorcycle. 2. Electric fans…
Fuel gauge does not read correctly. This is an ongoing problem with every model of the v-rod from the first model in 2002 until present. Harley knows about the problem and refuses to make a recall and fix the problem.
Other Harley-Davidson Vrsca years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Vrsca | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 Vrsca | 7 | 0 |
| 2004 Vrsca | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 Vrsca | 9 | 0 |
| 2002 | 13 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, fuel system, other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Vrsca model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.