2002 Harley-Davidson SoftailProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 8, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Harley-Davidson Softail has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other Softail year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the Softail median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What Softail owners report
Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE MOTORCYCLE OVERHEATED EXCESSIVELY, WHICH WAS CAUSED BY THE OIL TANK BEING LOCATED DIRECTLY UNDER SEAT.TS ALSO THE CLUTCH WAS READJUSTED.*JB
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