2003 Harley-Davidson Road King Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 28, 2004 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Road King years
Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King. That ranks 6th out of 7 Road King model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Harley-Davidson Road King
Harley-Davidson Road King. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Fletcher6, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King problems

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

Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Steering1100%———

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

2003 Harley-Davidson Road King recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

While driving 30 mph vehicle swerved to the left. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. However, mechanic could not duplicate the problem.*ak

Steering · received Oct 28, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10098992

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Frequently asked questions

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

Owners most often report steering problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Road King a good year?

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