2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 8th of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C. That ranks 8th out of 12 XL1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner 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 XL1200C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 100% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C.
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.
There is a defect in the transmission of harley davidson sportsters that causes the motorcycle to lurch badly in first gear. This begins at around 10k and the dealers say this is related to sportsters but there is no recall. This could cause a novice rider to lose control, especially on loose…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2001 XL1200C · 2003 XL1200C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 XL1200C | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XL1200C | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 XL1200C | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200C model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.