2002 Harley-Davidson SportsterProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 6 owner complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster, most often about the visibility. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 5, 2005. Updated daily.
Where the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster has problems
6 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 3 | 1 |
| Engine and engine cooling | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2002 vs. every other Sportster 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 Sportster median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster, and the recalls they led to.
- REAR VIEW MIRROR STEM FAILURESLed to recall 03V-058
What Sportster owners report
Recent visibility complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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
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