2002 Harley-Davidson ROAD KING: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
6 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
20,344 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2002 model year. Data snapshot: . 4 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 16.7% |
| Fuel system concerns | 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 | 1 |
| Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery | 1 |
| Seats | 1 |
| Structure:Frame And Members | 1 |
| Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs | 1 |
Electrical System: 1; Electrical System:Wiring:Fuses And Circuit Breakers: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery: 1; Seats: 1; Structure:Frame And Members: 1; Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs: 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 | 3 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2008 | 1 |
| 2012 | 1 |
2004: 1; 2005: 3; 2008: 1; 2012: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Fuel system concerns 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 10080516 · 2004-07-07 (July 7, 2004)
MY 2002 ROAD KING FLHRI INTERMITTENTLY LOOSES ALL POWER WHILE IN USE JUST AS DESCRIBED IN 04V-134. THERE IS NO WARNING AND NO APPARENT CAUSE AND THERE MAY BE HUNDREDS OF MILE BETWEEN OCCURRENCES OR MINUTES. I REPORTED THIS DURING MY LAST MAINTENANCE VISIT AND IT HAS OCCURRED TWICE SINCE. THIS MODEL WAS NOT LISTED IN THE RECALL.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 17,458 miles reported. Look up ODI 10080516 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10129245 · 2005-07-18 (July 18, 2005)
DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. HE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE LAST YEAR . HE LOCATED THE DEALER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND THEY TOLD HIM THEY DID NOT HAVE ANY PARTS AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME, AND DID NOT ANTICIPATE OF GETTING ANY PARTS. IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR AND HE HAS NEVER BEEN CONTACTING BY THEM, NOTIFYING HIM OF FIXING THE MOTORCYCLE. AT THE TIME HE HAD AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. THE RECALL NOTICE SAID IT WAS A CIRCUIT BREAKER. THE SERVICE CODE WAS 0113. THERE WAS NOT A CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER ON THE NOTICE THAT HE RECEIVED. LATER…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10129245 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10133609 · 2005-08-20 (August 20, 2005)
RE: 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHRI SEVERAL TIMES, DURING HIGH SPEED (> 55MPH) TURNS("SWEEPERS") I HAVE FELT A REAR WHEEL WOBLE. ACCORDING TO INTERNET BOARDS AND INDEPENDANT SHOPS, THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM. THERE HAVE EVEN BEEN AFTERMARKET PRODUCTS THAT ADDRESS THIS PROBLEM. MY EXPERIENCE WITH HARLEY DAVIDSON DEALERSHIPS HAS RANGED FROM DENIAL OF THE PROBLEM TO BEING TOLD THAT THIS IS NORMAL AND SAFE FOR TC-88 LINE OF TOURING MOOTORCYCLES. THE WOBBLE, HOWEVER DOES NOT FEEL SAFE BY ANY MEANS. ALL DRIVETRAIN AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN CHEC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10133609 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10137781 · 2005-09-19 (September 19, 2005)
ROAD KING BROKE DOWN AFTER ALL 5 BOLTS CONNECTING THE SPROCKET TO THE REAR HUB FAILED.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR THE MALFUNCTION RESULTED IN A TOTAL LOSS OF POWER WHICH NEARLY CAUSED A COLLISION. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 22,488 miles reported. Look up ODI 10137781 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10225216 · 2008-04-21 (April 21, 2008)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH, THE SEAL FRACTURED IN THE QUICK DISC, WHICH CONNECTS THE FUEL LINE FROM THE GAS TANK TO THE FUEL INJECTOR MANIFOLD. THE FAILURE CAUSED FUEL TO SPRAY OVER EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THE CONTACT'S PANTS LEG, EXHAUST, AND ENGINE BLOCK. HE TURNED OFF THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER HAS NOT YET INSPECTED THE VEHICLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 18,200. UPDATED 05/19/08. *LJ THE TANK TO THE INJECTION MANIFOLD HAD TO BE REPLACED AS WELL. UPDATED 05/19/08.
Owner-reported narrative. 18,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 10225216 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10458022 · 2012-05-10 (May 10, 2012)
I HAVE A 2002 HARLEY DAVIDSON ROAD KING. WHEN I ORDERED THE BIKE I HAD THEM INSTALL A PASSENGER BACK REST. THE BIKE IS 10 YEARS OLD 48974 MILES. MY PASSENGER AND I WERE RIDING DOWN THE STREET AND THE BACK REST SUPPORT SNAPPED AND BROKE ON ONE SIDE. THE BREAK IS JUST ABOVE A WELD. MY GUESS IS IT HAD GOTTEN TO HOT DURING THE WELDING. THE BREAK IS PERFECTLY STRAIGHT ACROSS. ALMOST LOOKS LIKE A IT WAS SAWED. I CAME WAY TO CLOSE TO LOSING MY PASSENGER. AND SHE ISN'T A BIG GIRL ABOUT 120 LBS. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 48,874 miles reported. Look up ODI 10458022 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.