2003 Harley-Davidson Flhr problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Exterior Lighting (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (9)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Unknown Or Other 2025-08-16 · M1684 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1684: market specific battery introduction. purpose: initial release. this bulletin informs dealers of the availability of new batteries for new original equipment (oe) vehicle production and in the parts and accessories (p&a) catalog. availability of the new absorbed glass mat (ag
Unknown Or Other 2024-09-12 · M1555 · Warranty Program/Extension
service bulletin m1555 (rev e): battery warranty guidelines. purpose: revision e. added: added procedures for the dca-8000 e battery tester.* updated: all sections. this bulletin informs the dealership network that harley-davidson has provided guidelines for battery warranty.
Unknown Or Other 2024-08-08 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.8.8): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.8.8. release date: week of august 5
Unknown Or Other 2024-07-10 · PAB1158 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update. purpose: to inform dealerships that harley-davidson has made updates to oil filters including new part numbers, packaging design, and bulk case quantity changes.
Unknown Or Other 2024-05-01 · M1490 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin m1490 (v 24.6.4): digital technician ii - updates and release notes. purpose: revision. this bulletin informs dealers that harley-davidson has made a software update to digital technician ii (dt ii). digital technician ii (part number: hd-48650). version 24.6.4. release date: week
Exterior Lighting 2023-12-21 · PAB1146 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin pab1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp. purpose: to inform dealers of an issue with the bulb wire terminals not being to specification. the light bulbs were used in numerous front and rear fender tip light assemblies for domestic and internat
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2019-08-06 · Suspension“i am writing as to a safety concern dealing with all of harley davidson's touring bikes. after contacting hd about my concerns i realized i would have to talk to someone who cared. they have a major problem with the swingarms on these motorcycles that causes dangerous oscillations that cause the bike to lose control at speeds from 60mph to about 7…”
2016-01-15 · Suspension · 78,000 mi“i am writing to report a problem with the swingarm on harley davidson touring bikes. this affects not only my 2003 but, newer bikes as well. the bikes have been experiencing what is termed as the death wobble at speeds of 70 mph and sometimes less especially in curves. this problem is known to hd but, they refuse to acknowledge to their customers t…”
2003-07-28 · Exterior Lighting · 5,000 mi“the rear brake lights failed without warning. the dealer inspected and determined that the bulbs didn't fail but diagnosed the problem as defect in the bulb socket. the dealer didn't have the newly designed bulb socket. the dealer bent the contact point in the old sockets to make a connection. *ak *cb *nlm…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.