2002 Honda Shadow Problems
- Complaints
- 10filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,122miles, 3 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 Shadow (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Shadow. The part named most often is exterior lighting, with 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control (2) and wheels (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,122 miles. 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.
- Exterior lighting2 20%
- Wheels2 20%
- Electrical system1 10%
- Engine cooling1 10%
- Fuel system1 10%
- Other or unknown1 10%
Example complaints
Exterior lighting: “Turn signal lens will not stay on the light it is attached to. Consumer repaired this piece of equipment three times already, and it needs to be repaired again.”
NHTSA complaint #10034383, filed 2003-08, 2,500 milesVehicle speed control: “My 2002 Honda sabre motorcycle came with a seedometer that reads approximately 10% higher velocity that actual velocity. I have checked this by timing against mile markers while traveling at a set speed (60 MPH) on the speedometer, and I have also checked it against several other cars and motorcycles. All tests to date confirm the 10 % high reading. I have also researched other Honda sabre owners on internet and almost all of them complain of the same problem. Honda's response to date has been to claim that it is leagal to be off 10 %. I think this is a saftey hazard in at least two ways. …”
NHTSA complaint #10068135, filed 2004-05Wheels: “Both front tires were losing air. Vehicle taken to a repair shop and informed that both front wheels were out of round. Dealer notified. While driving at speeds of 45 to 55 miles per hour, there is an evident shake in the handle bars, the front wheel hops/bounces. The dealer was informed when vehicle was brought in for it's 600 mile check. Dealer changed the wheel and tire. This provided improvement some what. Vehicle was taken back to dealer and it was found that the wheels have flat spots. The factory was informed. There are conflicting stories regarding this vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #8012509, filed 2002-06Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2 and 2,500 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 Shadow 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 Shadow
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 10 | 1,122 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2002 Honda Shadow have?
NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2002 Honda Shadow as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2002 Honda Shadow is reported most often?
Exterior lighting is named most often, in 2 complaints (20% of the total), followed by vehicle speed control with 2.
Has the 2002 Honda Shadow 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 Shadow reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,122 miles and the middle half falls between 2 and 2,500 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.