2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Honda Motorcycle years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle. That ranks 2nd out of 9 Honda Motorcycle model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (5 complaints, 50%), typically at around 2,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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 | 5 | 50% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Structure | 3 | 30% | 9,200 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | 10,700 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 1,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 10% | 13,300 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle.
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.
Motorcycle honda rc51 2002 motorcycle battery leaks corrosive fluid which is channeled onto the swingarm of the vehicle causing damage to the swingarm which is a vital structural element of the bike. I contacted the manufacturer for resolution of the matter, however, honda felt that this was…
Motorcycle's model number xr650l frame developed a crack. Dealer replaced the frame. However, rear tires wobbled when driving. *ak
Have 2002 honda motorcycle st1100, 10,000 miles, retaining bolt on right front caliper broke, almost killed self. *ak
I have a 2002 honda shadow vlx motorcycle. I started it, was sitting on it, it had been running for quite some time and motor was hot and pipes were hot -- gasoline starting gushing down into the v-engine below the seat. Under right circumstances could have ignited/blown. The gas on/off switch bolt…
2003 honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running "rough" or "bogged down" with reduced power.*ak
Other Honda Honda Motorcycle years
← 2001 Honda Motorcycle · 2003 Honda Motorcycle →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Honda Motorcycle | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Honda Motorcycle | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Honda Motorcycle model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.