2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XL883HUG years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaints, 33%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG 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.
2002 harley davidson 883 sportster. Used with 1600 miles. Purchased at sacramento harley davidson on 2-7-03. Riding on 2-11-03 when accelerator stuck. Lost control, rode guard rail, tried to slow bike, fell from bike, bike continued several yards over wire fence and up a hill. Later appears that…
While in motion, the customer states the motorcycle kept dying. It would restart and then die again with no sparks. *jg
While driving vehicle will drift to the right even when the consumer can have handle bars pointing straight. Contacted dealer,and the dealer was not willing to do anything.*ak
Other Harley-Davidson XL883HUG years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Harley-Davidson XL883HUG?
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 XL883HUG a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XL883HUG model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.