2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Electra Glide years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. That is the most of any Electra Glide model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (8 complaints, 62%), typically at around 6,500 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 13owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 8 | 62% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 15% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 8% | 12,628 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 8% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Motorcycle stalling (PE03055) — opened Dec 4, 2003, closed Mar 19, 2004, led to recall 04V134000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson electra glide. While driving 70 mph, the engine shut off and all electrical power was lost. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle restarted and has not yet been diagnosed. The purchase date was unknown. The current mileage is 25,500 and failure…
Dt: without warning the motorcycle lost power. The headlights and all electrical components malfunctioned. Dealer has motorcycle now and cannot anything wrong with it. Manufacturer is waiting to see what the dealer says.*ak
My 2003 harley davidson classic motorcycle intermintely shuts down while iam riding it.it has done this over the past year. Iwas almost involved in two accidents due to this condition. Harley replaced the main breaker,however the bike still shuts down totally while riding.when this happnes it is as…
Consumer received a recall notice(0302 - replacement of a fuse amp) but there were not parts available. Service manger mike dillinger. *nm
My harley davidson 2003 ultra glide classic will shut down without warning.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide years
← 2002 Electra Glide · 2004 Electra Glide →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 Electra Glide | 9 | 0 |
| 2003 | 13 | 0 |
| 2002 Electra Glide | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 Electra Glide | 5 | 0 |
| 2000 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Electra Glide | 5 | 0 |
| 1998 Electra Glide | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Electra Glide | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Electra Glide model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.