2002 Honda Shadow Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shadow years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Shadow. That is the most of any Shadow model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is exterior lighting (2 complaints, 20%), typically at around 2,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda Shadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 20% | 2,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 20% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 2 | 20% | 1,122 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 2 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda Shadow recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda Shadow.
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.
2002 honda shadow 600 backfiring and has a gas leak. Upon inspection mechanic determined they needed a new gas tank. *kb *jb
While driving approximately 50 mph right rear tail light lenses fell off. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the lenses five times. However, the problem recurred. *ak the store where consumer purchased this honda have 2005 hondas in their showroom missing turn…
My 2002 honda sabre motorcycle came with a seedometer that reads approximately 10% higher velocity that actual velocity. I have checked this by timing against mile markers while traveling at a set speed (60 mph) on the speedometer, and i have also checked it against several other cars and…
Turn signal lens will not stay on the light it is attached to. Consumer repaired this piece of equipment three times already, and it needs to be repaired again.*ak
Consumer stated throttle broke. Dealer notified. Please provide registration card and further information since vehicle has only 1 mile. Shadow 2003. *ak
Other Honda Shadow years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Shadow?
Owners most often report exterior lighting, vehicle speed control, wheels problems. The top one, exterior lighting, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Shadow?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Honda Shadow a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Shadow model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.