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2002 Honda SilverwingProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2002 Honda Silverwing, most often about the structure. It is covered by 2 safety recalls.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Free fix at dealersOwner complaints30 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem2Structure

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 13, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2002 Honda Silverwing has problems

3 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
Structure20
Wheels10

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

2 recalls

2002 Honda Silverwing recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Steering: steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 03V-513 · Dec 10, 2003 · 4,997 vehicles

Risk. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

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

'02'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Silverwing owners report

Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

CONSUMER'S VEHICLE EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEM AS MENTIONED IN AS NHTSA RECALL 03V513000. CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLE BAR CLAMP AND HANDLEB AR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLE BAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH. THE DEALERSHIP STILL DOES NOT HAVE…
Complaint 10091920 · Sep 13, 2004

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