2002 Honda Valkyrie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 26, 2017 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Valkyrie years
Not enough data 5th of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda Valkyrie. That ranks 5th out of 5 Valkyrie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Honda Valkyrie Rune. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Reg Mckenna, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Honda Valkyrie problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine and Engine Cooling1
Structure1 · ~200,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling150%———
Structure150%200,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 1 complaints
2002: 1200212017: 120171

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Honda Valkyrie recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda Valkyrie.

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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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 (na) honda valkyrie. The contact stated that the crash bar was loose on the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the subframe was corroded and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and…

Structure · received Jun 26, 2017 · NHTSA complaint 11001400

On seven separate occasions, the engine on my motorcycle has died when changing gears. This has happened at varios speeds and engine operating temparatures. This has almost caused me to lose control of the motorcycle. Honda has been contacted and say they cannot replicate the problem. I have the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 7, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 762811

Other Honda Valkyrie years

← 2000 Valkyrie

YearComplaintsRecalls
200220
2000 Valkyrie30
1999 Valkyrie40
1998 Valkyrie80
1997 Valkyrie140

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Valkyrie?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda Valkyrie?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Honda Valkyrie a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Valkyrie model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.