2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster Engine cooling Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 33%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,682miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 33% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,682 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.
“Dt: the contact stated the rear upper valve cover leaked. The dealership replaced the front and rear upper valve covers. Since the valves were replaced the problem has not returned. Updated 1/4/2006 - the rear rocker box cover leaked. The front and rear box cover were replaced. The gaskets were replaced with updated ones.”
NHTSA complaint #10144509, filed 2005-12, 3,682 miles“While driving, intake manifold leaks and motorcycle completely shuts down. Consumer adds that bike would stall intermittently and is also making a popping noise and backfiring.”
NHTSA complaint #8007255, filed 2002-04Engine cooling: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster
3 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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