2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 23, 2014 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Fltri years
Not enough data 2nd of 11 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri. That ranks 2nd out of 11 Fltri model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri problems

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

Electrical System1
Engine1 · ~52,000 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1
Exterior Lighting1 · ~23,600 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~23,600 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System125%———
Engine125%52,000——
Engine and Engine Cooling125%———
Exterior Lighting125%23,600——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%23,600——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 1200512007: 1200712014: 120141

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri recalls (2)

Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.

Exterior lighting:tail lightsMay 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V218000 · 31,070 vehicles

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.

Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakersMar 18, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V134000 · 81,496 vehicles

Problem: On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.

Risk: This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should 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.

The engine on this motorcycle has a defect in the cam tensioner that can cause the motor to fail at any time without warning due to oil pressure being lost. The motorcycle can lock-up, causing the rider to fall the engine case can become cracked causing oil on the rear tire causing the rider to…

Engine · received May 23, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10593755

The front brake on my harley fltri failed december 4, 2004 at 15933 miles. The brake light was sticking on. Because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. The dealer rebuilt the master cylinder. Because of work and medical conditions i did not ride much for a while. On…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received May 25, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10191742

Dt: contact's son owned a 2005 harley davidson motorcycle that was overheating. The speed had no impact on the motorcycle overheating after driving approximately 5 miles. The service dealer tried to correct the problem at least 6 times. They replaced a new computer chip and the pipes. The service…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 27, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10130324

Unexpected interruption of all electrical power causing engine suddenly to quit while riding harley-davidson motorcycles. *bf recall campaign: nhtsa campaign id number : 04v134000 the consumer sustained serious bodily injuries when he crashed into a tree on the side of the road. The consumer was…

Electrical System · received Dec 3, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10108825

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report electrical system, engine, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

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

Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fltri a good year?

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