2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

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Injuries / deaths

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Recalls may cover only some 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Gasoline — 2
Exterior Lighting › Brake Lights › Switch — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 16,450 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Engine and Engine Cooling · reported May 13, 2004

I own a 2002 harley davidson flhtc. Several complaints have been made about the cam chain tensioner wearing out from normal operations. One such complaint that was made resulted in the cam chain tensioner breaking off and causing the oil pump to malfunction, and damgaging the oil pump as well. I spoke with the harley davidson dealer, who says they have noticed the wearing of the tensioner, and replaces those at the owners request, however this is not problem that has been addressed by harley davidson to recall.

Exterior Lighting · at 16,450 miles · reported Sep 16, 2003

I own a 2002 harley davidson flhtci motorcycle. The brake light switch has failed twice since I purchased the vehicle in april of 2002. The failure of the switch causes the brake lights to stay on. As a result, anyone following me has no way of knowing when I have applied the brakes. After the second failure I replaced the switch and opened the defective switch up to see what had failed. What I found was the mechanical bod of the external contact and the internal switch moving contact was resistive. The resultant heat from this restive contact heated and warped the insulator disk. The disk…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.

What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 16,450 miles.

Are Harley-Davidson recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Harley-Davidson dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.