2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Fxdwg years
- Not enough data 4th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg. That ranks 4th out of 13 Fxdwg model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 8,240 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner 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 Fxdwg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 67% | 8,240 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg 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.
After a long day of riding when shutting off motor heard a noise in the primary chain area removed cover to find that the engine compensator nut was extremely loose about to fall off i have never touched this area and have performed the routine maintenance on the bike ie oil changes and inspection…
This is a modification to complaint 10107892 which had the wrong phone number. My 2003 harley fxdwg was ridden to orange county harley davidson and sat in the sun for 1 hour. The temp was 64-70. I had half a tank of gas, which was chevron 91 oct. Getting back onto the 405 freeway at 70 mph the bike…
My 2003 harley fxdwg was ridden to orange county harley and sat in the sun for 1 hour. The temp was 64-70 and i had half a tank of gas, which was chevron 91 oct. Getting back onto the 405 freeway at 70 mph the bike felt as if it lacked power. After 30 sec the bike started sputtering as if it wasn't…
Other Harley-Davidson Fxdwg years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 Fxdwg | 13 | 1 |
| 2007 Fxdwg | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Fxdwg | 4 | 1 |
| 2001 Fxdwg | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Fxdwg | 6 | 2 |
| 1998 Fxdwg | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 Fxdwg | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdwg?
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 Fxdwg a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Fxdwg model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.