2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 11, 2004 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other XL1200R years
Not enough data 4th of 4 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R so far. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R recalls (1)

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Exterior lighting:tail lightsMay 7, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V218000 · 31,070 vehicles

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.

Other Harley-Davidson XL1200R years

2004 XL1200R →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 XL1200R13
2006 XL1200R21
2004 XL1200R20
200301

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200R?

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 XL1200R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200R model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.