2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 25%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 2,055miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster, 25% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 2,055 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.
“Mirrors on 2003 harley davidson 1200 custom do not sit out wide enough to see what is behind you. Have almost been in two accidents because I was not able to see behind me. Spent 200.00 on aftermarket mirrors and have same problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10032557, filed 2003-08, 10 miles“Left rearview mirror stem broke and mirror fell off. Third time a mirror on the same side has broke off of my 2003 harley davidson 1200 custom Sportster. The mirrors are factory and are long stemmed.”
NHTSA complaint #10033048, filed 2003-08, 4,100 milesVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsSteering
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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