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SuspensionPart report

2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Suspension Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
14%of 7 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the suspension of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, 14% of the 7 complaints for this model year.

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.

“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

Suspension: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008117%
2003114%

Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl

Engine cooling
2 complaints
Fuel system
2 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Equipment
1 complaints
Other or unknown
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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