Tl* the contact owns a 2003 harley-davidson electra glide (na). While driving at any speed, the vehicle would lose power and the electrical system failed to function. The contact coasted over to the side of the road and was able to restart the vehicle. The failure recurred four times. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000. The VIN was not available.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Problems by type
Tap a problem to see which part fails, at what mileage and in which other years.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
Recalls 2
Exterior lighting: tail lights
- What is wrong
- On certain dyna, xl, and touring motorcycles, the tail light bulb can fall out of the socket.
- Risk
- The tail light and the brake light become inoperative, which could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the bulbs. Owner notification began on june 3, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑342‑4680.
Recall number 04V218000 · Recall details
Electrical system: wiring: fuses and circuit breakers
- What is wrong
- On certain touring and police model motorcycles, the 40 amp main circuit breaker can "open" for reasons other than which it was designed, causing an unexpected interruption of all electrical power to the motorcycle.
- Risk
- This condition could cause the motorcycle to stall, which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the circuit breaker. Owner notification began april 23, 2004. Owners should contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 04V134000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei 7
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Battery warranty guidelines
- Market specific battery introduction
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1158: oil filter packaging and case quantity update
- Digital technician II - updates and release notes
- Genuine motor parts and motor accessories bulletin PAB1146: 68193-95 bulb wedge, fender tip lamp.
- Police – Speaker Bracket
What 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front brake line was leaking fluid. Consumer will have mechanic replace the brake line.
Compare the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei
Other model years
Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei
Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei, 2.0 times a typical Flhpei model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei have?
2 recalls, covering exterior lighting and electrical system.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhpei?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history