2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster Steering Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,142miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,142 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.
“Speedometer-tachometer bracket breaks from excessive engine vibration through mounting bolt holes causing gauge assembly to fall off while riding. Unit hangs by the wires & interferes with the steering forks & control of vehicle. Also excessive engine vibration as deemed normal by the manufacturer causes numbness in the hands & feet within 7 miles of riding & ultimately difficulty in controlling vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10078940, filed 2004-06, 2,142 milesSteering: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster
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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