2003 Unknown Unknown problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Latches/Locks/Linkages (8) · Exterior Lighting:headlights (7) · Tires:tread/Belt (5)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Unknown Unknown model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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.
Visibility:defroster/Defogger/Hvac System:fan/Motor 2006-01-01 · 641905 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
humming/howling noise when heater is used. bmw e60 (5 series). model year unknown. *tt
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2005-08-08 · 424647B · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
revision-sensotronic brake control (sbc) bleeding procedure. mercedes benz all model years *sc
Tires:temporary/Emergency Spare Tire 2003-06-26 · 062503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this dealer vme is a product information update and pertains to the spare tire lock on 2003 full-size pick-ups. customers may comment that the spare tire lock is missing and should be replaced under warranty. make/model unknown. *tt
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:interior 2003-06-17 · 061703 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
inside rearivew mirror which is an electric chromic light sensitive auto dimming with an 8. compass, and outside temperature indicator, may go dark or not function properly. 2003 model year full-size pick-ups and utilities. *tt
Visibility:rearview Mirrors/Devices:exterior 2003-06-05 · 060503 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
outside rearview mirrors do not reset to the positions programmed through the memory seat feature on 2003 model year full-size pick-ups. make/model unknown. *tt
What owners report
2010-07-06 · Structure:frame And Members · 11,000 mi · 💥 crash“on 7/1/2010 at approximately 2015 hours while riding on rt 522 manalpan new jersey the frame on my 2003 ridley motorcycle failed (collapsed) at the weld causing the bike to collide with the pavement causing injuries to my neck and back. *tr…”
2010-07-05 · Structure:frame And Members · 11,000 mi · 💥 crash“while operating my 2003 ridley motorcycle on route 522 in manalapan new jersey, the frame failed on my motorcycle causing the front end of the bike to hit the pavement at which point i was riding on the undercarriage of the vehicle causing extensive damage and personal injury. i was able to steady the bike without having it to flip over, bringing …”
2010-01-04 · Unknown Or Other“the cars on hillsborough , sheldon , and waters are speeding way to fast they don't follow pedestrian signs and ignore people that are walking across the street and in the westbay neighborhood report of gang activity etc racing speed. *tr…”
2008-02-10 · Structure“40+ yr old seat belt standards - i strongly urge the update of seat belt standards to include the obese population . this was considered in 2003 but not acted upon. the design currently supports a maximum weight of 215 lbs and while considered a large person in the "60s, the populations weight has now exceeded this "maximum" weight by far. the cos…”
2007-11-19 · Structure:frame And Members:underbody Shields · 5,000 mi“motorcycle trailer with less than 5,000 miles on it went end over end at speed when the tongue failed. the axle and wheel hubs are bent beyond repair. unit was out of warranty but this is obviously an engineering defect. *tr…”
2007-09-10 · Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump“(i have a 2003 audi a4 1.8t)today my check engine light came on after driving at a speed of 65mph. i took it to the dealer and they told me that coil #4 has failed as well. they have already replaced my entire engine harness and stated that was the cause of my previous coils failing (coil #s 1,2, and 3). i have only had the car since april 30, 2007…”
2007-08-13 · Electrical System · 4,700 mi · 🔥 fire“complete power failure while riding motorcycle at speed. did not crash, recovered from power loss by holding in clutch and shifting to neutral. upon stopping, no ignition power, no power to dash, battery has full charge (over 90%), gas was full. upon recommendation, i examined ignition wiring harness and noted that a four-pin connector had burned…”
2007-07-09 · Electrical System:alternator/Generator/Regulator · 30,000 mi“2003.5 -2006 ural motorcycles with oem russian alternators fail without warning. manufacturer was aware of problem, but repair costs over 400.00. mine has failed twice, others have had 8 failures prior to factory outsourcing alternator to other manufacturers. multiple failures have been reported by owners on multiple web site and user support g…”
2007-05-02 · Tires:tread/Belt“i just purchased a van and not even 3 wks later i was driving down the hwy with all of my kids in the car and the tread came off my tire (the tire did not pop) however, the tread really damaged the front side of my car luckily i pulled over right away or who knows what could of happened. *tr…”
2007-04-12 · Suspension:rear:springs:leaf Spring Assembly:leaf · 2,900 mi“while enroute to branson missouri, the left axle on my motorcycle trailer failed and snapped off causing the left wheel to tuck under the trailer. this caused the trailer to severely swerve. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.