2003 Harley-Davidson Xl1200c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
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 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2007-10-02 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 4,100 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson xl1200c. the fuel tank was rusted from the inside and created a hole. as a result, fuel leaked all over the engine. he took the vehicle to the repair shop and the mechanic stated that the vehicle was too old to be covered under warranty. the contact would be responsible for the repairs. the failure an…”
2006-05-16 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 15,460 mi“while riding my motorcycle (2003 harley davidson xl1200c) my left mirror broke off and since the left turn signal is attached to mirror caused the light to break and had to hold it from damaging the gas tank. i was aprox. 15 miles from home and this made the ride quite dangerous having to hold the light as well as use the clutch. *nm…”
2005-11-03 · Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices · 1 mi“the mirrors vibrate so you cannot see anything behind you. when you change lanes or pass, you must turn around to check traffic. the engine blows oil from the air cleaner onto the rear tire and drive belt at highway speed. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.