2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,850miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the fuel system of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, 29% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,850 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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 2003-07Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 50% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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