2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883 years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883. That ranks 3rd out of 9 XL883 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 10 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner 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 XL883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 10 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883.
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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.
2002 harley davidson 883 c bought the bike brand new aug 08, 2002 (1st harley) and immediatley noticed after ridding home upon delivery that the bike would stall 3 out of 4 times when trying to accelerate. Called the selling agent at the dealership and was told all sporster had this problem due to…
While driving vehicle will stall out without warning. The dealer indicated that this problem is as a result of the carburetor but they can't fix it because of epa regulations/standards. *ts *tt *nlm.
Other Harley-Davidson XL883 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XL883 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL883 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 XL883 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 XL883 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.