2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 11, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Flhri years
Not enough data 1st of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri. That is the most of any Flhri model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 43,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~43,000 mi
Steering1 · ~2,837 mi
Unknown or Other1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%43,000——
Steering133%2,837——
Unknown or Other133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 1 complaints
2005: 1200512010: 1201012026: 120261

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

It has been over 90 days, and dealership has not submitted the transfer paperwork for my vehicle that I’ve purchased

Unknown or Other · received Feb 11, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11717375

Harley davidson 2003 flhri touring motorcycle. Noticed fluid along frame near floorboard mount for sometime, was not sure were it was coming from. On a ride and brake petal went all the way down, rear brake failure. Brought bike home. I removed the ear brake line to find it had been rubbing against…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Apr 18, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10326236

Traveling along on my 2003 harley davidson road king motor cycle, let off on the gas and immediatly went into a speed wobble. I lost control and crashed. *jb

Steering · received Jan 14, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10106351

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, steering, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhri a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhri model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.