2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl Transmission and drivetrain Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 29%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 2 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl, 29% 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“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 2004-02Related service bulletins
- 11005514Jul 10, 2024GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1158: OIL FILTER PACKAGING AND CASE QUANTITY UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealerships that Harley-Davidson has made updates to…
- 10139399Apr 27, 2018TECH ARTICLE TA0023: TA0023: Crankshaft Rod Bearing. Purpose: Technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the…
Transmission and drivetrain: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 2 | 40% |
| 2003 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl
2 complaintsFuel system
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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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