Fuel gauge not working correctly goes from full to empty in 15 minutes.
The worst 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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- Fuel system10
- Electrical2
- Brakes1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca 3
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What 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The fuel gauge does not properly work due to float issues. This can leave people stranded. This is a well known issue and I do not see why harley has not been held accountable as of yet...
The fuel gage indicated 1/2 tank, I stopped and filled the fuel tank. When the fuel tank was filled and I was riding away I saw the needle now indicated the tank was empty. After riding foe some 20 miles the gage needle gradually began to rise to 3/4 full then drop then rise to 7/8 full. This has happened now every time I have filled the tank. The forums are full of others who experience the same thing without any satisfaction from the manufacture. This is my first vehicle with this manufacture and I have to say this could become a safety issue if the tank runs dry in the desert or aligaytor alley or deep in the forest.
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.
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.
The fuel gauge 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. Running out of gas in the desert of arizona is dangerous in itself, much less because of an inaccurate or non-functioning gas gauge........
Fuel gauge never worked.
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 recurs.
Fuel gauge on 2002 harley davidson vrsca motorcycle does not work as designed.
Gas gauge on harley davidson vrod, model 2002 vrsca and on my harley davidson vrod model 2003 vrsca have quit working. Both motorcycles had less than 2000 miles and less than 1 year old when they quit working.
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Questions about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca
Is the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca, 1.9 times a typical Vrsca model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 10 complaints, typically around 5,800 miles. Next is electrical (2).
How many recalls does the 2002 Harley-Davidson Vrsca have?
No recalls on record.
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