2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 20,350miles, 6 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 Ultra Classic (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic. The part named most often is electrical system, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by wheels (2) and engine cooling (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,350 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, 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.
- Electrical system4 44%
- Wheels2 22%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Body and structure1 11%
- Tires1 11%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “I have experienced a complete electrical power failure on my harley davidson 2002 Ultra Classic motorcycle while in motion. The problem has been reported by several other owners of this motorcycle in various website forums. When the power fails, the motor shuts down, and there is no horn, no lights, no directional signals, etc. That makes this a very serious situation especially when you are in traffic. The problem is believed to be related to a circuit breaker defect that some dealers correct by replacing it with a maxi fuse. …”
NHTSA complaint #10041550, filed 2003-10, 12,800 milesWheels: “Rear wheel was bent causing it to wobble. I did not feel it while riding motorcycle. Two differant times I had people pull up beside me at stop lights informing me of the wheel wobble. I ride solo all the time so I do not know how long this had been bent. I got the motorcycle up on a stand to inspect the wheel and sure enough the wheel was wobbling. The spokes where tight. I took the motorcycle to frederick harley davidson instead of battley harley davidson where I purchased it from because of the dealership being closer to home. …”
NHTSA complaint #770066, filed 2002-11Engine cooling: “The consumer was traveling about 65 MPH when the motorcycle stalled. The consumer tried to restart the motorcycle but was unsuccessful. The consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the consumer that the problem could not be duplicated. Please fill in additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10099179, filed 2004-11Body and structure: “The contact owns a 2009 (na) harley davidson Ultra Classic motorcycle. The contact stated that the bolt on the passenger floor was failing and separating from the vehicle. The floorboard has only one bolt. The vehicle will be taken to the dealer for the third time regarding this issue. A report was filed with harley davidson (reference number 993461). The failure mileage was 8,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10280456, filed 2009-08, 8,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,800 and 27,000 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 Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic.
Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 9 | 20,350 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 10 | 14,754 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9 | 34,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by wheels with 2.
Has the 2002 Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic 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 Ultra Classic reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,350 miles and the middle half falls between 12,800 and 27,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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.