2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL1200S years
- Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S. That is the most of any XL1200S model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 2,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner 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 XL1200S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 1 | 100% | 2,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S 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.
The housing that holds the tach and speedometer is defectively designed or cast and metal fatigue causes the bracket to separate where it is bolted to the frame. The tach/speedo unit then can fall free from the bike- a very dangerous event at highway speeds. In 7500 miles the housing has failed…
Other Harley-Davidson XL1200S years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 XL1200S | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 XL1200S | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S?
Owners most often report equipment problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL1200S?
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 XL1200S a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL1200S model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.