2003 Unknown Unknown Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 15%of 72 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 5,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the body and structure of the 2003 Unknown Unknown, 15% of the 72 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 5,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“On 7/1/2010 at approximately 2015 hours while riding on rt 522 manalpan new jersey the frame on my 2003 ridley motorcycle failed (collapsed) at the weld causing the bike to collide with the pavement causing injuries to my neck and back.”
NHTSA complaint #10341554, filed 2010-07, 11,000 miles“While operating my 2003 ridley motorcycle on route 522 in manalapan new jersey, the frame failed on my motorcycle causing the front end of the bike to hit the pavement at which point I was riding on the undercarriage of the vehicle causing extensive damage and personal injury. I was able to steady the bike without having it to flip over, bringing it to a stop. I called 911 and a tow truck to report the incident and have my motorcycle towed back to my residence. This frame failure occurred without warning.”
NHTSA complaint #10341437, filed 2010-07, 11,000 miles“Improper placement of a mounting bracket resulted in too little clearance between the tire and fender on my motorcycle trailer. The tire rubbed against the fender, caught the lead edge of the fender, and ripped the fender away resulting in a blowout on the trailer. This occured on interstate 20 in heavy traffic. My motorcycle was on the trailer at the time of the incident. The manufacturer acknowledges the design flaw with the placement of the bracket, but continues to sell the trailers without advising customers of this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10025697, filed 2003-07, 500 miles“Motorcycle trailer with less than 5,000 miles on it went end over end at speed when the tongue failed. The axle and wheel hubs are bent beyond repair. Unit was out of warranty but this is obviously an engineering defect.”
NHTSA complaint #10209387, filed 2007-11, 5,000 miles“40+ yr old seat belt standards - I strongly urge the update of seat belt standards to include the obese population . This was considered in 2003 but not acted upon. The design currently supports a maximum weight of 215 lbs and while considered a large person in the 60s, the populations weight has now exceeded this maximum weight by far. The cost of redesigning and installing belts would be moot. A comfortable belt would encourage its use. Todays technology can provide a safe and comfortable belt inexpensively. …”
NHTSA complaint #10217558, filed 2008-02Body and structure: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 11 | 15% |
| 2002 | 5 | 8% |
| 2001 | 4 | 7% |
| 2000 | 8 | 8% |
| 1999 | 12 | 12% |
| 1998 | 3 | 6% |
| 1997 | 2 | 5% |
| 1996 | 3 | 12% |
| 1995 | 3 | 11% |
| 1994 | 1 | 6% |
| 1993 | 2 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 9% |
| 1988 | 2 | 22% |
Other parts of the 2003 Unknown Unknown
11 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
11 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsTires
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsFuel system
5 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Unknown Unknown
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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