2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 17%of 6 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 17% of the 6 complaints for this model year.
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.
“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 2002-04Fuel system: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Sportster
3 complaintsEngine cooling
2 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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