2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Flstci years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 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 Flstci. That ranks 2nd out of 5 Flstci model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 14,575 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 Flstci 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 50% | 14,575 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 50% | 70,511 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 70,511 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:labels
Problem: Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the vin/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
Risk: The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
Fix: Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1-414-343-4056.
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.
Traveling down interstate lost ability to slow down. Throttle was stuck open. Had to hit kill switch and move into emergency lane. As i have been told by repair shop the 2003 model year has been notorious for this issue. News to me. The throttle control rod cracks and disengages from throttle…
Defective oil pump on a 2003 harley davidson flstci. (100 year special) motorcycle was bought brand new from local dealer and only has 14,000 miles. Noticed unusual vibration and checked oil input into oil bag. Very low pressure at first and no pressure on second day after slow easy warm up and…
Other Harley-Davidson Flstci years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 Flstci | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 Flstci | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Flstci | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Flstci | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
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 Flstci a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Flstci model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.