2003 Harley-Davidson Softail Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Softail years
- Not enough data 1st of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail. That is the most of any Softail model year in the database (17 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (3 complaints, 43%), typically at around 250 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 7owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail 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 | 3 | 43% | 250 | — | — |
| Structure | 2 | 29% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 14% | 30,000 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 14% | 1,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail.
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 a 2003 harley davidson soft tale deuce motorcycle. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel line was causing friction to the inner fuel tank and bore several holes in the fuel line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel lines were replaced…
Most of the harley davidson motorcycles have the passenger footrest right beside or overtop of the exhaust. This has caused me to actually burn through my protective boots i wear. I have not been injured yet, but should a child or person who does not wear protective shoes could seriously have major…
4 tires were replaced within 1,000 miles due to tires being out of round. *ak
Problems with frame on 2003 sundance softail. *mr the dealer/manufacturer stated that the frame was not aligned properly and would not track on the highway. The frame was taken to an uninterested third party and placed on a laser frame machine. The results supported the dealer/manufacturer…
My brother had a low speed (under 20 mph) crash on a 2003 harley heritage softail. Upon hitting the ground, the bike burst into flames. This is very unusual as the speed was low, the impact was not severe (my brother ended up with a severely sprained ankle), but the bike was totaled. I believe…
Other Harley-Davidson Softail years
← 2002 Softail · 2004 Softail →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2012 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 2011 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 Softail | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 Softail | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Softail | 4 | 2 |
| 2004 Softail | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 Softail | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 Softail | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Softail | 7 | 0 |
| 1999 Softail | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Softail | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 Softail | 3 | 1 |
| 1995 Softail | 3 | 1 |
See all Harley-Davidson Softail 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 Softail?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, structure, engine problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 3 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Softail model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.