2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (8 reports).

0Recalls
13Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide.

Most common 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide problems

Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System8
Engine And Engine Cooling2
Suspension1
Power Train1
Steering1

What owners report

2007-06-19, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON ELECTRA GLIDE. WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH, THE ENGINE SHUT OFF AND ALL ELECTRICAL POWER WAS LOST. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE RESTARTED AND HAS NOT YET BEEN DIAGNOSED. THE PURCHASE DATE WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 25,500 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 25,000.
2005-06-22, Electrical System
DT: WITHOUT WARNING THE MOTORCYCLE LOST POWER. THE HEADLIGHTS AND ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS MALFUNCTIONED. DEALER HAS MOTORCYCLE NOW AND CANNOT ANYTHING WRONG WITH IT. MANUFACTURER IS WAITING TO SEE WHAT THE DEALER SAYS.*AK
2005-02-16, Electrical System
MY 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON CLASSIC MOTORCYCLE INTERMINTELY SHUTS DOWN WHILE IAM RIDING IT.IT HAS DONE THIS OVER THE PAST YEAR. IWAS ALMOST INVOLVED IN TWO ACCIDENTS DUE TO THIS CONDITION. HARLEY REPLACED THE MAIN BREAKER,HOWEVER THE BIKE STILL SHUTS DOWN TOTALLY WHILE RIDING.WHEN THIS HAPPNES IT IS AS IF THE IGNATION WAS SHUT DOWN OR THE BATTERY SUDDENLY REMOVED EVERYTHING DIES. I HAD IT INTO A HARLEY DEALER A COUPLE OF WEEKS AGO AND THEY COULDNT FIND THE PROBLEM, IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND AGAIN I ALMOST WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT . THE MOTORCLCLE IS IN THE HARLEY SHOP AGAIN, AND THEY ARE COMMUNICATING WITH THE FACTORY TO TRY AND RECTIFY THE PROBLEM.NOTE IAM A POLICE OFFICER IN FLORIDA AND BELEIVE
2004-05-25, Electrical System
CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE(0302 - REPLACEMENT OF A FUSE AMP) BUT THERE WERE NOT PARTS AVAILABLE. SERVICE MANGER MIKE DILLINGER. *NM
2004-03-22, Electrical System
MY HARLEY DAVIDSON 2003 ULTRA GLIDE CLASSIC WILL SHUT DOWN WITHOUT WARNING.*AK

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide questions

Does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (8), Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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