2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flhtc years
- Not enough data 14th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc. That ranks 14th out of 17 Flhtc model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 45,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 Flhtc 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 45,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 100% | 45,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc 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.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson flhtc. The motorcycle has a detachable backrest that keeps the passenger on the bike. There are two bars on the left and right that keep the backrest in place. While riding approximately 25 mph, the two side upright bars randomly failed and caused the…
Other Harley-Davidson Flhtc years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Flhtc | 4 | 2 |
| 2010 Flhtc | 7 | 3 |
| 2009 Flhtc | 19 | 3 |
| 2008 Flhtc | 15 | 2 |
| 2007 Flhtc | 14 | 0 |
| 2005 Flhtc | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Flhtc | 7 | 1 |
| 2000 Flhtc | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
| 1998 Flhtc | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Flhtc | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Flhtc | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Flhtc | 6 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
Owners most often report equipment, structure problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtc?
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 Flhtc a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flhtc model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.