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2002 Honda Silver Wing problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 3 complaints on file for the 2002 Honda Silver Wing — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

3

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2002 compare to other Silver Wing years?

Silver Wing NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted4 complaints2002: 3 complaints2003: 4 complaints
Silver Wing NHTSA complaints by model year, 2002 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2002 Honda Silver Wing problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Body & Structure267%
Tires & Wheels133%

Does the 2002 Honda Silver Wing have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

03V513000SteeringDecember 10, 2003 · 4,997 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMP AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMPS, ADD WASHERS BETWEEN THE LOWER CLAMPS AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER, AND INSTALL NEW LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

02V250000Tires & WheelsSeptember 17, 2002 · 2,454 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, UNDER CERTAIN RIDING CONDITIONS, SUCH AS CONTINUOUSLY BUMPY ROADS, THE REAR WHEEL COULD DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS WHERE THE WHEEL SPOKES ATTACH TO THE HUB.

Consequence

THE SPOKES WILL EVENTUALLY FAIL, CAUSING THE WHEEL TO COLLAPSE WITHOUT WARNING.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR WHEEL, INCLUDING A NEW TIRE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HONDA MOTORCYCLE AT 1-800-289-8226.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“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 filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · September 13, 2004

“CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE WHEELS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN IN FOR REPAIRS, BUT PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. CONSUMERS COMPLAINT INVOLVED THE TIME FRAME IN WHICH IT TOOK THE DEALER TO REPAIR THE VEHICLE. *JG”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Tires & Wheels

2002 Honda Silver Wing — common questions

Is the 2002 Honda Silver Wing reliable?

The record is thin — 3 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2002 Honda Silver Wing have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2002 Honda Silver Wing. 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.