2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883 years
- Not enough data 5th of 9 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 XL883. That ranks 5th out of 9 XL883 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 36,000 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 XL883 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 36,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883 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.
While riding (in motion) the motorcycles engine completely stops running, with no spark to the engine, causing no acceleration speed control of the motorcycle (your basically coasting without the engine running). This can become a very dangerous experience to say the least, especially when other…
Other Harley-Davidson XL883 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 XL883 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 XL883 | 2 | 3 |
| 2006 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 XL883 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 XL883 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 XL883 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883?
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 XL883 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883 model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.