2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhrci years
- Not enough data 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci. That ranks 3rd out of 7 Flhrci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner 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 Flhrci 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 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 7,420 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 25% | 24,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci 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.
Rear brake failure due to use of dot 5 break fluid at high altitude in hot weather. On trip over sierras on july 16, 2006, i and four others had rear brake or other hydralic failure. *nm
The stock horn on my 2003 harley davidson road king classic motorcycle had been anemic at best from new and had progressively gotten weaker in volume and now only works intermittently. The dealers has claimed that the low volume is typical of hd horns and that, since the intermittent failure…
Catastrophic engine failure occurred twice in a new 2003 harley-davidson motorcycle at 3284 miles and again at 7420 miles. The first was due to a cracked flywheel, which was replaced under warranty, and the second due to a broken oil pump. The cause was determined by an engineer's measurements to…
Harley davidson flhrci 2003. The hoses to the oil cooler could possibly rubbed against the engine crankcase. The hoses may leak oil which can cause the rear tire to spin out if the oil came in contact with the tire. Please provide further details. *ph the consumer received recall#03e051000 from a…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhrci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flhrci | 7 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhrci | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 4 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhrci | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Flhrci | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 Flhrci | 4 | 0 |
| 1999 Flhrci | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, equipment problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
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 Flhrci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhrci model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.