2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,500miles, 1 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200. The part named most often is visibility, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes (1) and electrical system (1). 1 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 0 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Brakes1 17%
- Electrical system1 17%
- Suspension1 17%
Example complaints
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10021823, filed 2003-05Brakes: “The front and rear brake made a noise when applied, also the rear brakes did not hold. 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)”
NHTSA complaint #10011659, filed 2003-03, 1,500 milesElectrical system: “Consumer received a recall notice for replacement of the circuit breaker between battery and ignition. No parts were available. Service manager dennis maas.”
NHTSA complaint #10071842, filed 2004-04Suspension: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10721281, filed 2015-05Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 1 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,500 and 1,500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
No technical service bulletins are on record for the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson 1200
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6 | 1,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 8 | — | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson 1200 model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 is reported most often?
Visibility is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by brakes with 1.
Has the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson 1200 reported?
Among the 1 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,500 and 1,500 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.