2002 Harley-Davidson Flht Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 50%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 34,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flht, 50% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 34,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I own a 2002 harley davidson FLHT. Last year (2009) I noticed that my fairing started to vibrate excessively when the engine was at 1500 to 2200 RPM. I bought the motorcycle new and previously did not have this problem. The bike vibrated so bad that the fairing bracket broke. I had my mechanic replace the bracket as well as the front motor mount, which did not help the vibration. My mechanic (independent) believes my engine crank shaft has turned or in other words is out of tolerance. …”
NHTSA complaint #10317621, filed 2010-03, 29,000 miles“- the contact called regarding the 2002 FLHT electric glide standard harley davidson motorcycle. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was being repaired the mechanic discovered the cam tensioner was worn out . The mechanic replaced the cam tensioner with a mechanical tensioner. The failure mileage 40,000. The contact stated his concern was that there were no warning indicators to indicate the cam tensioner failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10184022, filed 2007-03, 40,000 miles“Ambiant air that is coming off motor gradually burns passenger or driver over a period of time. Consumer not aware that he is being burnt until it is too late. Please provide any further information.”
NHTSA complaint #8017891, filed 2002-09Engine cooling: other model years
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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