2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fltr years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 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 Fltr. That ranks 5th out of 9 Fltr model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 17,000 miles. 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 Fltr 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 | 100% | 17,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr 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.
Harley davidson touring models on the touring models the gauges all fog up. Failure could freeze gauges up distracting operator> i currently have sticking gauges. *tr
Other Harley-Davidson Fltr years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 Fltr | 16 | 3 |
| 2008 Fltr | 14 | 2 |
| 2007 Fltr | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Fltr | 2 | 1 |
| 1997 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 Fltr | 0 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Fltr 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 Fltr?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltr?
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 Fltr a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fltr model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.