2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
7
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
1
Investigation
Overview of the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
The 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER has received a total of 7 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices (2 complaints), Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint), and Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
7 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
DT: THE CONTACT STATED THE REAR UPPER VALVE COVER LEAKED. THE DEALERSHIP REPLACED THE FRONT AND REAR UPPER VALVE COVERS. SINCE THE VALVES WERE REPLACED THE PROBLEM HAS NOT RETURNED. *AK UPDATED 1/4/2006 - THE REAR ROCKER BOX COVER LEAKED. THE FRONT AND REAR BOX COVER WERE REPLACED. THE GASKETS WERE REPLACED WITH UPDATED ONES. *NM
AFTER MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN RIDDEN FOR 30-45 MINUTES SHIFT LEVER BECOMES ALMOST UNUSABLE IF MOTORCYCLE HAS BEEN LEFT TO IDLE OF IS TURNED OFF, AFTER A FEW MINUTES OF MOVING UP AND DOWN IT CAN BE USED. VERY DANGEROUS IF I CAN NOT SHIFT INTO APPROPRIATE GEAR. *AK
LEFT HAND MIRROR WILL FLY OFF WHILE TRAVELING ON HIGHWAY. DEALERSHIP IS AWARE OF PROBLEM.*AK
CUSTOM 1200, MIRRORS ON VEHICLE ARE VERY HIGH STEMMED, VIBRATION WILL NOT ALLOW RIDER TO SEE TRAFFIC BEHIND HIM WHEN CHANGING LANES. DEALER STATED THERE WAS NOTHING HE COULD DO.*AK *SLC
CUSTOM 1200, AT 65 MPH, LEFT MIRROR SNAPPED OFF AND HIT CONSUMER IN THE FACE. CONSUMER SUFFERED FACIAL INJURIES.*AK JLG
Safety Rating for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
NHTSA has opened 1 investigation into potential safety defects in the 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 1 complaint
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 7 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 8 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 11 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 8 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER (current)
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 10 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 6 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER — 1 complaint
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