2002 Honda Silver Wing Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silver Wing years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Silver Wing. That is the most of any Silver Wing model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%). There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda Silver Wing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda Silver Wing recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: On certain scooters, excessive clearance between the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can eventually cause the handlebar to loosen or detach.
Risk: This could result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install two lower handlebar clamps, add washers between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new locknuts. Owner notification began on december 11, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Wheels
Problem: On certain motorcycles, under certain riding conditions, such as continuously bumpy roads, the rear wheel could develop stress cracks where the wheel spokes attach to the hub.
Risk: The spokes will eventually fail, causing the wheel to collapse without warning.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rear wheel, including a new tire. Owner notification is expected to begin during september 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact honda motorcycle at 1-800-289-8226.
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.
Consumer's vehicle experienced the same problem as mentioned in as nhtsa recall 03v513000. Certain scooters, excessive clearance between the lower handle bar clamp and handleb ar holder creates stress that can eventually cause the handle bar to loosen or detach. The dealership still does not have…
Consumer noticed kickstand bolts became loose, causing motorcycle to fall over. Dealer has been notified. *ak
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the wheels. The vehicle was taken in for repairs, but parts were not available. Consumers complaint involved the time frame in which it took the dealer to repair the vehicle. *jg
Other Honda Silver Wing years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Silver Wing | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Silver Wing?
Owners most often report structure, wheels problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Silver Wing?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Honda Silver Wing a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silver Wing model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.