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Harley-Davidson VrscaModel year report

2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca Problems

Complaints
13filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
5,800miles, 7 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 Vrsca (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca. The part named most often is fuel system, with 10 complaints (77% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and brakes (1). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 5,800 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 3 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

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.

Example complaints

Fuel system: “The fuel gage indicated 1/2 tank, I stopped and filled the fuel tank. When the fuel tank was filled and I was riding away I saw the needle now indicated the tank was empty. After riding foe some 20 miles the gage needle gradually began to rise to 3/4 full then drop then rise to 7/8 full. This has happened now every time I have filled the tank. The forums are full of others who experience the same thing without any satisfaction from the manufacture. …”

NHTSA complaint #10510468, filed 2013-05, 5,514 miles

Electrical system: “The motorcycle stalled. Consumer was able to restart the motorcycle (2002 harley davidson v-rod). The bike typically stall while starting out in first gear. The bike had to be revved up high to get it going. The manufacturer has replaced the front sprocket on the 2004 and 2005 models to solve this problem, but not the earlier models.”

NHTSA complaint #10103202, filed 2005-01

Brakes: “2002 harley vrod rear brake switch failure. Switch does not light the rear brake light. Failure is permanent. Does not work. Have not taken to dealer. Read blogs indicating it is widespread and costs approx $150 and recurs.”

NHTSA complaint #10351101, filed 2010-08, 15,000 miles

Wheels: “Wheels were of solid design, bowl shaped. At 55-60 MPH wind got caught in wheels and forced vehicle into a lane change. Dealer stated there was nothing he could do.”

NHTSA complaint #8016474, filed 2002-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,514 and 8,000 miles.

71%0–1014%10–2514%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 5,800 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20022005201062011201220132016
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca 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

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 3 on record; the latest 3 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Vrsca

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200675,0210———Not enough data
200394,7000———Not enough data
2002135,8000———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Vrsca model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca have?

NHTSA recorded 13 consumer complaints for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca is reported most often?

Fuel system is named most often, in 10 complaints (77% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca 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 Vrsca reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 5,800 miles and the middle half falls between 5,514 and 8,000 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 27, 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.