2002 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,344miles, 4 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 Road King (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King. The part named most often is electrical system, with 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system (1) and seats (1). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,344 miles. 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.
- Electrical system2 33%
- Fuel system1 17%
- Seats1 17%
- Body and structure1 17%
- Wheels1 17%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10080516, filed 2004-07, 17,458 milesFuel system: “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. The tank to the injection manifold had to be replaced as well. Updated 05/19/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10225216, filed 2008-04, 18,200 milesSeats: “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.”
NHTSA complaint #10458022, filed 2012-05, 48,874 milesBody and structure: “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 checked and are found to be within specs. …”
NHTSA complaint #10133609, filed 2005-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,200 and 22,488 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 Road King 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 Road King.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Road King
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 | 3,000 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 20,344 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 8 | 30,000 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Road King model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 2 complaints (33% of the total), followed by fuel system with 1.
Has the 2002 Harley-Davidson Road King 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 Road King reported?
Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,344 miles and the middle half falls between 18,200 and 22,488 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 29, 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.