2003 Harley-Davidson Flht Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flht years
- Not enough data 12th of 20 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht. That ranks 12th out of 20 Flht model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 32,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 2owner 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 Flht 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% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 95,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 50% | 95,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Flht 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.
2003 harley-davidson flht electra glide standard. My motorcycle experienced a complete and total failure of all electrical systems to include an uncommanded engine failure at freeway speeds of approximately 65 mph at the time of the event. H-d has a faulty design that does not permit the adequate…
Part failure is eminent. The inner primary was poorly designed. The lack of a proper bushing has resulted in sever wear and a sloppy fit. The steel shifter shaft passes through the aluminum inner primary cover. The additional of a bushing in the design would prevent this failure. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Flht years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 Flht | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 Flht | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 Flht | 1 | 2 |
| 2009 Flht | 8 | 3 |
| 2008 Flht | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Flht | 4 | 0 |
| 2006 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2001 Flht | 6 | 1 |
| 2000 Flht | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flht | 8 | 1 |
| 1998 Flht | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1996 Flht | 7 | 1 |
| 1995 Flht | 3 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Flht 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 Flht?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, structure problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flht?
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 Flht a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flht model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.