2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200C years
- Not enough data 4th of 12 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 XL1200C. That ranks 4th out of 12 XL1200C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is visibility (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 7,731 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 XL1200C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Visibility | 2 | 67% | 7,731 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | 1 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 4,100 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C 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 a 2003 harley davidson xl1200c. The fuel tank was rusted from the inside and created a hole. As a result, fuel leaked all over the engine. He took the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was too old to be covered under warranty. The contact would…
While riding my motorcycle (2003 harley davidson xl1200c) my left mirror broke off and since the left turn signal is attached to mirror caused the light to break and had to hold it from damaging the gas tank. I was aprox. 15 miles from home and this made the ride quite dangerous having to hold the…
The mirrors vibrate so you cannot see anything behind you. When you change lanes or pass, you must turn around to check traffic. The engine blows oil from the air cleaner onto the rear tire and drive belt at highway speed. *jb
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200C years
← 2002 XL1200C · 2004 XL1200C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 XL1200C | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2009 XL1200C | 3 | 0 |
| 2008 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL1200C | 4 | 1 |
| 2006 XL1200C | 6 | 0 |
| 2005 XL1200C | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 XL1200C | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
Owners most often report visibility, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, visibility, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200C?
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 XL1200C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200C model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.