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2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 2 complaints on file for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

2

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

1

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Flstc years?

Flstc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted15 complaints1986: 0 complaints1987: 0 complaints1988: 0 complaints1989: 0 complaints1990: 1 complaints1991: 0 complaints1992: 0 complaints1996: 4 complaints1998: 6 complaints1999: 1 complaints2000: 10 complaints2001: 1 complaints2002: 2 complaints2003: 0 complaints2004: 0 complaints2005: 3 complaints2006: 1 complaints2007: 8 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 14 complaints2010: 1 complaints2011: 6 complaints2012: 15 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 3 complaints2015: 2 complaints2016: 3 complaints
Flstc NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System150%
Fuel System150%

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

05V151000OtherApril 14, 2005 · 167,628 units

Defect

CERTAIN SOFTAIL MOTORCYCLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF PART 567, 'CERTIFICATION.' THE VIN/CERTIFICATION LABEL CONTAINS INCORRECT TIRE SIZE AND INFLATION PRESSURES FOR THE FRONT WHEEL. THE LABEL STATES THE TIRE SIZE IS MT90B21 AND THE INFLATION PRESSURE AS 30 PSI, WHEREAS THE CORRECT TIRE SIZE IS MT90B16, AND THE CORRECT INFLATION PRESSURE IS 36 PSI.

Consequence

THE CERTIFICATION LABEL IS INCORRECT GIVING IMPROPER INFORMATION.

Remedy

HARLEY- DAVIDSON WILL MAIL INSTRUCTIONS ALONG WITH CORRECTED FEDERAL CERTIFICATION LABEL. IF AN OWNER SO DESIRES, A DEALER CAN INSTALL THE LABEL FOR THEM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HARLEY-DAVIDSON AT 1-414-343-4056.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAVE AN HARLEY DAVIDSON FLSTCI 2002. I HAD A NEED TO OPEN THE FUEL TANK UP FOR MAINTENANCE. WHEN I OPENED IT I FOUND THAT THE LINER INSIDE THE FUEL TANK HAD COME LOOSE OVER 80% OF THE TANK. THIS WAS STARTING TO BREAK APART INTO SMALL PIECES AND HAD STARTED PLUGGING THE FUEL FILTER. THIS HAS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · December 11, 2004

2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc — common questions

Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc reliable?

The record is thin — 2 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flstc. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.