2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 2,500miles, 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 Honda Honda Motorcycle (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure (3) and fuel system (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 2,500 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 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.
- Engine cooling5 50%
- Body and structure3 30%
- Fuel system2 20%
- Brakes1 10%
- Tires1 10%
Example complaints
Engine cooling: “I bought a Honda 2002 919 (cb900f) a few months ago and have had a bad experience with exhaust fumes. It doesn't matter if you are sitting still or riding slow,fast, or stop and go. My cloths and body smells like exhaust after every ride and when stopped in or out off traffic I can smell the fumes in my helmet. When my wife rides with me she gets a really bad headache and feels sick and sleepy after the ride. To me that is a sign of carbon monoxcide poisoning. …”
NHTSA complaint #10037525, filed 2003-09, 2,500 milesBody and structure: “Motorcycle Honda rc51 2002 motorcycle battery leaks corrosive fluid which is channeled onto the swingarm of the vehicle causing damage to the swingarm which is a vital structural element of the bike. I contacted the manufacturer for resolution of the matter, however, Honda felt that this was entirely appropriate and refused to address the issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10193385, filed 2007-06, 35 milesFuel system: “2003 Honda vfr interceptor (motorcycle) caught on fire approximately 4-5 miles into ride. The fire was on the right side only, at the muffler and rear plastic cowling. Approximately 1-1.5 miles prior to the fire, the engine was running rough or bogged down with reduced power.”
NHTSA complaint #10045066, filed 2003-10, 10,700 milesMileage 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 1,000 and 9,200 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 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins…
- 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval…
Other model years of the Honda Honda Motorcycle
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 28 | 2,160 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 10 | 2,500 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 1998 | 6 | — | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
All Honda Honda Motorcycle model years
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle as of Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle is reported most often?
Engine cooling is named most often, in 5 complaints (50% of the total), followed by body and structure with 3.
Has the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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 Honda Honda Motorcycle reported?
Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 2,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 9,200 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 31, 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.