2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 13%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 13% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 750 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.
“While riding speedometer does not register the correct rate of speed. When this occurs consumer has to reach down and turn the vehicle off while still riding, and turn it back on again before the speedometer will show the correct the rate of speed. Vehicle had been at repair shop four times for this problem, and the manufacturer had been informed.”
NHTSA complaint #10039655, filed 2003-09, 750 milesVehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
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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