AI Damage2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 25% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 4 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
I have fear that if others are not notified of this failure could have a transmission failure causing an accident, that could end in a death.
While driving approximately 5 mph attempting to park, the contact noticed fuel leaking from the bottom of the fuel tank. The contact performed the repair which consisted of replacing the quick connect coupling. The manufacturer was made aware of failure. The approximate failure mileage was 6,800.
My 2002 harley davidson road king classic has unexpectedly shut down electrically on me now three times. I wait for about 2 minutes and it will return. I think I have one of their bad main circuit breakers. Fortunately, the bike was stopped when these incidents occurred.
Wiring harness failure to front fuel injector. Failed at 660 miles, 4432 miles, and again at 5630 miles. Failure shuts down front cylinder causing cycle to run on one cylinder and backfire while obtaining maximum speed of 20 - 25 mph.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Flhrci has 4 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, electrical system, powertrain. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (25%), transmission slipping (25%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2002 Harley-Davidson Flhrci from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2002 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.