Rear brake failure due to use of dot 5 break fluid at high altitude in hot weather. On trip over sierras on july 16, 2006, I and four others had rear brake or other hydralic failure.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Problems by type
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- Brakes1
- Electrical1
- Engine1
Recalls 1
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
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci 6
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.
What 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The stock horn on my 2003 harley davidson road king classic motorcycle had been anemic at best from new and had progressively gotten weaker in volume and now only works intermittently. The dealers has claimed that the low volume is typical of hd horns and that, since the intermittent failure occurred after the 12 month original warranty, it is not a hd problem. There has not been an accident yet. If there is, I might not be around to complain.
Catastrophic engine failure occurred twice in a new 2003 harley-davidson motorcycle at 3284 miles and again at 7420 miles. The first was due to a cracked flywheel, which was replaced under warranty, and the second due to a broken oil pump. The cause was determined by an engineer's measurements to be mis-aligned crankcase, and the manufacturer refuses to repair or replace the engine.
Harley davidson flhrci 2003. The hoses to the oil cooler could possibly rubbed against the engine crankcase. The hoses may leak oil which can cause the rear tire to spin out if the oil came in contact with the tire. Please provide further details. *ph the consumer received recall#03e051000 from a third party, however when the consumer contacted the manufacturer, he was informed that a fix had not been developed and to take the motorcycle to the dealer who may provide a solution. The dealer replaced the hose, however the consumer did not believe that would solve the problem.
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Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci
Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci reliable?
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci, close to a typical Flhrci model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci?
Brakes, with 1 complaint. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhrci have?
1 recall, covering exterior lighting.
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