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2003 Harley-Davidson FxdpProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdp, most often about the suspension. 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 mileage12kSuspension, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through September 16, 2007. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdp 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
Suspension10

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

1 recall

2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdp 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 Fxdp 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 Fxdp median. How we score

'03'04
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What Fxdp owners report

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

2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FXDP M/C. HAD BOTH TIRES CHANGED BY AN INDEPENDENT SERVICE BUSINESS. NOTE: CHANGING TIRES ON A M/C REQUIRES THE VEHICLE TO BE REALIGNED. FROM THIS TIME THE M/C BEGAN TO WOBBLE, AND BECAME UNSTABLE. I RETURNED IT TO SAME BUSINESS WHO COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM, AND HAVE…
Complaint 10203107 · Sep 16, 2007 · 12,000 miles

Own a 2003 Fxdp?

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