Tl* the contact owns a 2003 harley davidson soft tale deuce motorcycle. While examining the vehicle, the contact noticed that the fuel line was causing friction to the inner fuel tank and bore several holes in the fuel line. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the fuel lines were replaced. The current and failure mileages were 30,000. Updated 06/05/12 *bf the cam tensioner wear block failed.
The worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Engine1
- Tires1
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- Fuel system3
- Body2
- Engine1
- Tires1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail 1
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What 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Most of the harley davidson motorcycles have the passenger footrest right beside or overtop of the exhaust. This has caused me to actually burn through my protective boots I wear. I have not been injured yet, but should a child or person who does not wear protective shoes could seriously have major burns to their feet and ankles.
4 tires were replaced within 1,000 miles due to tires being out of round.
Problems with frame on 2003 sundance softail. *mr the dealer/manufacturer stated that the frame was not aligned properly and would not track on the highway. The frame was taken to an uninterested third party and placed on a laser frame machine. The results supported the dealer/manufacturer evaluation. The manufacturer would not respond to the consumer. *scc
My brother had a low speed (under 20 MPH) crash on a 2003 harley heritage softail. Upon hitting the ground, the bike burst into flames. This is very unusual as the speed was low, the impact was not severe (my brother ended up with a severely sprained ankle), but the bike was totaled. I believe there is cause for concern. The bike is a fuel injected twin cam 88 engine.
When getting off of back of harley davidson my leg got caught on the license plate and tore my leg open. Went to er where I had to have stitches on the inside of the wound and on the outside. Very painful! Placement of license plate holder is not safe.
Gasoline leak from fuel line on harley-davidson fwsti 2003.
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Questions about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 7 complaints about the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail, 2.3 times a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 3 complaints. Next is body (2).
How many recalls does the 2003 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
No recalls on record.
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