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Harley-Davidson FxdlModel year report

2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
40,425miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl. The part named most often is engine cooling, with 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 40,425 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, 1 a death, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Engine cooling: “Problems with dyna low rider. While driving bike at 55 to 60 MPH, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. The shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. The transmission made a noise when shifting gears. . There was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when the motor became hot, the fuel gauge displayed empty when there was 2 gallons of gas left.”

NHTSA complaint #10029599, filed 2003-07

Fuel system: “My harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. The later being the date of indicant. The stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. Small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets.”

NHTSA complaint #10165580, filed 2006-08, 22,850 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “While riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. The rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. The dealer has been contacted.”

NHTSA complaint #10059338, filed 2004-02

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 22,850 and 58,000 miles.

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Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 40,425 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

2002200322004220062011
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.

Other model years of the Harley-Davidson Fxdl

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
200956,1002———Not enough data
200863,8931———Not enough data
2003740,4251———Not enough data

All Harley-Davidson Fxdl model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl is reported most often?

Engine cooling is named most often, in 2 complaints (29% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 40,425 miles and the middle half falls between 22,850 and 58,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.