2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdl years
- Not enough data 1st of 12 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. That is the most of any Fxdl model year in the database (12 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 29%), typically at around 58,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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 | 2 | 29% | 58,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 14% | 22,850 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl 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 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. The contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. The vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the twin cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was…
My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. The later being the date of indicant. The stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. Small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the…
While riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. The rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. The dealer has been contacted. *nm
I am an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. One rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. Porosity of the fork appears to have been a…
Problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. The shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. The transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. There was also a rattle in the motor when…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdl years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
| 2009 Fxdl | 5 | 2 |
| 2008 Fxdl | 6 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdl | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Fxdl | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 Fxdl | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 7 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdl | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdl | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train, electrical system problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl?
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 Fxdl a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdl model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.