2002 Harley-Davidson 1200: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
1,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 1 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 6 complaints (16.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 1 | 16.7% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 16.7% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal | 1 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices | 1 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 |
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 1; Suspension: 1; Vehicle Speed Control:Accelerator Pedal: 1; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices: 1; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (1). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 |
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2002: 2; 2003: 2; 2004: 1; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10001554 · 2002-12-27 (December 27, 2002)
WHILE DRIVING THE THROTTLE WOULD NOT COME DOWN CAUSING THE BIKE TO STAY AT A HIGH SPEED CAUSING ACCIDENT. TS *JG
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10001554 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10011659 · 2003-03-13 (March 13, 2003)
THE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE MADE A NOISE WHEN APPLIED, ALSO THE REAR BRAKES DID NOT HOLD. *JB THE FRONT BRAKES MADE NOISE CONTINUOUSLY AND THERE WAS INADEQUATE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE REAR BRAKES AND REMAIN A PROBLEM. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE FACTORY WOULD NOT AUTHORIZE THE REPLACEMENT OF THE ADDITIONAL PARTS TO REMEDY THE PROBLEM. (COMMON PROBLEM IN THIS MODEL PER DEALER AND OTHER HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERS) *SCC
Owner-reported narrative. 1,500 miles reported. Look up ODI 10011659 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10021823 · 2003-05-29 (May 29, 2003)
CONSUMER IS STILL HAVING PROBLEMS WITH SIDE MIRROR AFTER GIVEN THE REPAIR PARTS WHICH CAUSED THE BOLTS TO LOOSEN. RECALL NUMBER UNKNOWN. PLEASE PROVIDE THE DEALER NAME, NUMBER AND ADDRESS.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10021823 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10071842 · 2004-04-29 (April 29, 2004)
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER BETWEEN BATTERY AND IGNITION. NO PARTS WERE AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANAGER DENNIS MAAS. *AK
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10071842 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10721281 · 2015-05-25 (May 25, 2015)
THE PERSON DRIVING THIS VEHICLE IS NOT THE OWNER OF THIS MOTORCYCLE AND IS DRIVING THIS MOTORCYCLE ON A SUSPENDED LICENSE. THE SUSPENDED LICENSE IS FOR EXCESSIVE DUIS AND HAS BEEN USING THIS VEHICLE (A FRIEND OF THEIRS) TO GO OUT AND PARTY.
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10721281 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 8019986 · 2002-10-01 (October 1, 2002)
WHILE RIDDING THE MOTORCYCLE, AT THE SPEED OF 50MPH THE LEFT MIRROR BROKE AND HIT THE CHEST LOOSING THE CONTROL. MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED. NLM
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 8019986 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.