2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 30%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 9,200miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle, 30% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 9,200 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
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.
“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 miles“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 milesBody and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 4% |
| 2002 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda Honda Motorcycle
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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