2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
8
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
The 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL has received a total of 8 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints), Structure (2 complaints), and Engine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
8 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptivemobility | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.*AK
4 TIRES WERE REPLACED WITHIN 1,000 MILES DUE TO TIRES BEING OUT OF ROUND. *AK
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 *JB
Safety Rating for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 1999 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 0 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 7 complaints
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 2 complaints
- 2002 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 5 complaints
- 2003 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (current)
- 2004 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2005 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 4 complaints
- 2007 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 3 complaints
- 2008 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL — 2 complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints