2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhpi years
- Not enough data 3rd of 9 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 Flhpi. That ranks 3rd out of 9 Flhpi model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi 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% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 50% | 5,000 | — | — |
| 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 Flhpi 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 flhpi harley davidson motorcycle. While driving at 15 mph and attempting to merge into traffic, the electrical components on the vehicle failed, as well as the brakes. The contact was thrown from the vehicle and suffered severe head injuries. As a result, the contact was…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhpi. While driving 55-70 mph, the contact was informed that his tail light was flickering intermittently. He added dielectric grease to the vehicle and the failure ceased. He received recall notice # 04v218000 (exterior lighting:tail lights). Harley…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhpi years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Flhpi | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 Flhpi | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 Flhpi | 1 | 2 |
| 2004 Flhpi | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 2 |
| 2002 Flhpi | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 Flhpi | 4 | 2 |
| 2000 Flhpi | 3 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhpi | 2 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
Owners most often report electrical system, exterior lighting, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpi?
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 Flhpi a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhpi model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.