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2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2, most often about the electrical system. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kElectrical system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 16, 2004. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2003 Harley-Davidson FLHRSEI2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Exterior lighting: tail lights

Recall 04V-218 · May 7, 2004 · 31,070 vehicles

Risk. THE TAIL LIGHT AND THE BRAKE LIGHT BECOME INOPERATIVE, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Harley-Davidson.

Best & worst years

2003 vs. every other FLHRSEI2 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the FLHRSEI2 median. How we score

'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What FLHRSEI2 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH VEHICLE STALLED. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IT RESTARTED ON ITS OWN. *AK THE CONSUMER BELIEVES THAT THE BREAKER APPEARS TO BE SENSATIVE TO HIGH HUMIDITY AND TEMPERATURE. THE CIRCUIT IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT IN A VERY HOT AREA BEHIND THE REAR CYLINDER. *NM
Complaint 10081511 · Aug 16, 2004 · 3,500 miles

Own a 2003 FLHRSEI2?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.