2002 Honda Shadow Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2002 Honda Shadow, and owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
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- 2000
- 2001
- 2002
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2002 Honda Shadow. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2002 Honda Shadow have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 1,208 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“2002 honda shadow 600 backfiring and has a gas leak. Upon inspection mechanic determined they needed a new gas tank. *kb *jb”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, September 18, 2006 · Fuel system, gasoline
“While driving approximately 50 MPH right rear tail light lenses fell off. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic replaced the lenses five times. However, the problem recurred. *a”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2005 · Exterior lighting
Compare Honda Shadow model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Honda Shadow model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Honda Shadow | 0 | 4 |
| 2000 Honda Shadow | 0 | 4 |
| 2001 Honda Shadow | 0 | 4 |
| 2002 Honda Shadow | 0 | 10 |
Checking a specific 2002 Honda Shadow
How do I know if my 2002 Honda Shadow has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Honda dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Honda models
- Accord24,554 complaints
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- CR-V15,994 complaints
- Odyssey12,749 complaints
- Pilot9,325 complaints
- Fit2,196 complaints
- Ridgeline2,186 complaints
- HR-V1,853 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.