MYRModel Year Report

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide

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2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:29:23.297Z

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 13 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 1982: 1 complaints 1982 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 1 complaints 1998 1999: 5 complaints 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 5 complaints 2002: 3 complaints 2002 2003: 13 complaints 2003 2004: 9 complaints 2004
2003: 13 complaints
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YearComplaints
19821
19972
19981
19995
20002
20015
20023
200313
20049

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 13 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

5 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.

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I RIDE A 2003 HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCUI (ULTRA CLASSIC) MOTORCYCLE. AT 2,500 RPM, 60 MPH, THE MOTORCYLCE EXPERIENCED FULL ELECTRICAL FAILURE - NO LIGHTS, NO SIGNALS, NO HORN, NO RADIO, NO FUEL INJECTION, NO ENGINE - ON FOUR DIFFERENT OCCASIONS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030905

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 13 total reports mention: electrical system.

SUSPENSION

1 of 13 total reports mentions: suspension.

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WHILE DRIVING VEHICLE VEERS TO THE LEFT.*AK

NHTSA ODI report, 20030923

STEERING

1 of 13 total reports mentions: steering.

POWER TRAIN

1 of 13 total reports mentions: power train.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20031204 — PE (closed 20040319)

MOTORCYCLE STALLING

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

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

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.