2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhpei years
- Not enough data 1st of 8 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei. That is the most of any Flhpei model year in the database (8 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 30,000 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei 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 | 1 | 50% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Exterior lighting:tail lights
Problem: On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
Risk: The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4680.
Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers
Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
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 (na). While driving at any speed, the vehicle would lose power and the electrical system failed to function. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle…
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front brake line was leaking fluid. Consumer will have mechanic replace the brake line. *ak
Other Harley-Davidson Flhpei years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhpei | 1 | 2 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhpei | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhpei | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhpei | 0 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Owners most often report electrical system, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhpei model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.