2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls and problems

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has 0 recalls and 13 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is electrical system.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Highest complaint count among 5 Electra Glide model years — the most of any year.

0recalls
13complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
9,075median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Electrical System8
Engine2
Power Train1
Steering1
Suspension1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2002: 1 complaints20022003: 7 complaints200372004: 2 complaints20042005: 2 complaints20052007: 1 complaints20071

NHTSA investigations

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

PE03055 · opened Dec 4, 2003 · closed Mar 19, 2004 · led to recall 04V134000
Summary

ODI OPENED THIS INVESTIGATION AFTER RECEIVING COMPLAINTS FROM OWNERS OF MY 2003 FLH-SERIES HARLEYS ALLEGING SUDDEN ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO TRIPPING OF THE MAIN ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR NO APPARENT REASON.SUBSEQUENTLY, HARLEY-DAVIDSON NOTIFIED THE AGENCY THAT IT WAS RECALLING THE SUBJECT MOTORCYCLES TO REPLACE THE MAIN CIRCUIT BREAKER IN SUBJECT VEHICLES.

2003 vs. other Harley-Davidson Electra Glide years

2000: 2 complaints20002001: 5 complaints20012002: 3 complaints20022003: 13 complaints2003132004: 9 complaints20049

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention electrical system (8), engine (2), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.