2002 Harley-Davidson XL883Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883, 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 May 29, 2003. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 has problems

2 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling10
Fuel system, gasoline10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2002 Harley-Davidson XL883 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2002 vs. every other XL883 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 XL883 median. How we score

'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'14
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What XL883 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON 883 C BOUGHT THE BIKE BRAND NEW AUG 08, 2002 (1ST HARLEY) AND IMMEDIATLEY NOTICED AFTER RIDDING HOME UPON DELIVERY THAT THE BIKE WOULD STALL 3 OUT OF 4 TIMES WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE. CALLED THE SELLING AGENT AT THE DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD ALL SPORSTER HAD THIS PROBLEM DUE TO…
Complaint 10020701 · May 29, 2003 · 10 miles

Own a 2002 XL883?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.