Harley Davidson Vrsca 2002
Model Vrsca made in 2002 by Harley Davidson got 27 consumer complains. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, fuel/propulsion system and fuel system, gasoline.
Model 2002
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | |||
| 12/06/2004 | 1 | 10/11/2003 | |
| The motorcycle stalled. consumer was able to restart the motorcycle (2002 harley davidson v-rod). *ak the bike typically stall while starting out in first gear. the bike had to be revved up high to get it going. the manufacturer has replaced the front sprocket on the 2004 and 2005 models to solve this problem, but not the earlier models. *nm | |||
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 8000 | 1 | |
| 1. fuel gauge goes to 100% empty just after showing 1/2 tank. the indicator needle drops within 3 tenths to 1 mile of use after the 1/2 tank mark shows. this issue has stranded me more than a half dozen times as i try to estimate fuel left in tank while using the motorcycle. 2. electric fans mounted directly to radiator worked loose. housing rub against radiator caused the radiator to burst while hot and again stranding myself and passenger on a mountain road due to over heating of the engine. the potential of burns to legs exists as when the radiator burst hot cooling solution was sprayed to legs. i was able to react fast enough not get soaked thus averted getting burned. i contacted harley davidson about both problems and was advised there is no recall notice for these issues nor was there warranty for repairs for either defect. *tr | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 8000 | ||
| 1. fuel gauge goes to 100% empy just after showing 1/2 tank. the indicator needle drops within 3 tenths to 1 mile of use after the 1/2 tank mark shows. this issue has stranded me more than a half dozen times as i try to estimate fuel left in tank while using the motorcycle. 2. electric fans mounted directly to radiator worked loose. housing rub agains radiator caused the radiator to burst while hot and again stranding myself and passenger on a mountain road due to over heating of the engine. the potential of burns to legs exsists as when the radiator burst hot cooling solution was sprayed to legs. i was able to react fast enough not get get soaked thus averted getting burned. i contacted harley davidson about both problems and was advised there is no recal notice for these issues nor was there warranty for repairs for either defect. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 01/01/2002 | 0 | ||
| Fuel gauge does not read correctly. this is an ongoing problem with every model of the v-rod from the first model in 2002 until present. harley knows about the problem and refuses to make a recall and fix the problem. | |||
| 08/16/2004 | 5800 | ||
| The fuel gage on my 2002 harley davidson v-rod does not nor has it ever worked since 2004. complaining to harley davidson does not seem to matter since the problem has not changed since 2002. runn ing out of gas in the desert of arizona is dangererous in itself, much less because of an inaccurate or non-functioning gas gage........ | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 07/01/2002 | |||
| Fuel gauge never worked | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 08/20/2010 | 15000 | ||
| 2002 harley vrod rear brake switch failure. switch does not light the rear brake light. failure is permanent. does not work. have not taken to dealer. read blogs indicating it is widespread and costs approx $150 and reoccurs. | |||
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | |||
| 01/06/2003 | 8000 | ||
| 1. fuel gauge goes to 100% empy just after showing 1/2 tank. the indicator needle drops within 3 tenths to 1 mile of use after the 1/2 tank mark shows. this issue has stranded me more than a half dozen times as i try to estimate fuel left in tank while using the motorcycle. 2. electric fans mounted directly to radiator worked loose. housing rub agains radiator caused the radiator to burst while hot and again stranding myself and passenger on a mountain road due to over heating of the engine. the potential of burns to legs exsists as when the radiator burst hot cooling solution was sprayed to legs. i was able to react fast enough not get get soaked thus averted getting burned. i contacted harley davidson about both problems and was advised there is no recal notice for these issues nor was there warranty for repairs for either defect. | |||
| WHEELS | |||
| 07/12/2002 | |||
| Wheels were of solid design, bowl shaped. at 55-60 mph wind got caught in wheels and forced vehicle into a lane change. dealer stated there was nothing he could do.*ak | |||