2003 Harley-Davidson Fxdl problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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 2024-08-08 · 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
Power Train 2018-04-27 · 1HDM5V2A05 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tech article ta0023: ta0023: crankshaft rod bearing. purpose: technicians have been falsely identifying connecting rod bearings as failed due to a perception of resistance as the rods are rotated. the clearance of the twin cam and milwaukee-eight® crank pin bearings are maintained to a very tight ra
Equipment 2016-09-07 · 1HD-C6F3G-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this document will outline inspection and measurement procedures for gerotor style oil pumps. it provides inspection procedures only without specifications.
What owners report
2011-05-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 58,000 mi“tl*the contact owns 2003 harley davidson dyna glide fxdl. the contact stated that the motorcycle had an unusual noise coming from the engine. the vehicle was taken to a local mechanic who diagnosed that the twin cam chain tensioner was defective and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was contacted but offered no assistance since there were no…”
2006-08-15 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage · 22,850 mi“my harley davidson motorcycle stalled out on two separate occasions. the later being the date of indicant. the stall was caused by the separation of the lining on the inside the fuel tank. small pieces of this lining got into the carburetor and cut off the fuel supply from getting through the primary and scenery jets. *jb…”
2004-02-19 · Power Train:manual Transmission“while riding the motorcycle the driver felt a vibration in the rear. the rear wheel suddenly locked up and threw the driver to the ground. the dealer has been contacted. *nm…”
2004-02-17 · Unknown Or Other · 💥 crash“i am an attorney in 2 cases where 2003 models of harley davidson motorcycles, being driven just a few miles away from the dealers after purchase, suffered catastrophic failures of the front forks. one rider died, and the other suffered severe injury. porosity of the fork appears to have been a substantial factor of the failures. one occurred in jun…”
2003-07-10 · Suspension“problems with dyna low rider.*mr while driving bike at 55 to 60 mph, the motorcycle vibrated so bad it put the consumer hands to sleep. the shocks bottomed out when going over little bumps in the road. the transmission made a noise when shifting gears. *ts. there was also a rattle in the motor when first started for 5-10 minutes, but ceased when th…”
2003-05-12 · Equipment“there was a problem with the kick stand, and the motorcycle collapsed. *jb…”
2002-08-29 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers“turning signal and brake light wiring is in way of rear wheel,wire could be cut and result in vehicle failure. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.