Traveling down interstate lost ability to slow down. Throttle was stuck open. Had to hit kill switch and move into emergency lane. As I have been told by repair shop the 2003 model year has been notorious for this issue. News to me. The throttle control rod cracks and disengages from throttle sensor.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Problems by type
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- Acceleration1
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Certain softail motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, 'certification.' the VIN/certification label contains incorrect tire size and inflation pressures for the front wheel. The label states the tire size is mt90b21 and the inflation pressure as 30 psi, whereas the correct tire size is mt90b16, and the correct inflation pressure is 36 psi.
- Risk
- The certification label is incorrect giving improper information.
- Remedy
- Harley- davidson will mail instructions along with corrected federal certification label. If an owner so desires, a dealer can install the label for them. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact harley-davidson at 1‑414‑343‑4056.
Recall number 05V151000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci 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 Flstci owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Defective oil pump on a 2003 harley davidson flstci. (100 year special) motorcycle was bought brand new from local dealer and only has 14,000 miles. Noticed unusual vibration and checked oil input into oil bag. Very low pressure at first and no pressure on second day after slow easy warm up and even more engine vibration. Did not want to cease engine so turned it off and removed oil pump. (pump is available.) asked a different local dealer if they have had any complaints about oil pumps on this model and the response was (they have had a few but not very many). I have changed oil on a regular basis and I don't think that an oil pump should go bad after only 14,000 miles. Problem is not fixed as I have taken the oil pump out and have not replaced it yet. I also have to check for damage to pistons,rings and cylinders. Harley davidson claims to be the best and I have owned several but never had a problem like this.
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Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci
Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci, close to a typical Flstci model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flstci have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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