2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhr years
- Not enough data 9th of 23 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr. That ranks 9th out of 23 Flhr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 78,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 67% | 78,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 33% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr recalls (1)
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.
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.
I am writing as to a safety concern dealing with all of harley davidson's touring bikes. After contacting hd about my concerns i realized i would have to talk to someone who cared. They have a major problem with the swingarms on these motorcycles that causes dangerous oscillations that cause the…
I am writing to report a problem with the swingarm on harley davidson touring bikes. This affects not only my 2003 but, newer bikes as well. The bikes have been experiencing what is termed as the death wobble at speeds of 70 mph and sometimes less especially in curves. This problem is known to hd…
The rear brake lights failed without warning. The dealer inspected and determined that the bulbs didn't fail but diagnosed the problem as defect in the bulb socket. The dealer didn't have the newly designed bulb socket. The dealer bent the contact point in the old sockets to make a connection. *ak…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flhr | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flhr | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2018 Flhr | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Flhr | 3 | 2 |
| 2013 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhr | 9 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhr | 3 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhr | 10 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhr | 4 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhr | 2 | 0 |
| 2004 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhr | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhr | 4 | 1 |
| 1999 Flhr | 8 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhr | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 Flhr | 6 | 0 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flhr problems by year, every Harley-Davidson model, or the Harley-Davidson VIN decoder.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Owners most often report suspension, exterior lighting problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhr model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.