Complaints
11
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Fatalities
—
Recalls
0
Worst 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
#12 complaints
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Avg mileage:2,142 mi
#22 complaints
STRUCTURE
Avg mileage:2,321 mi
#32 complaints
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
Avg mileage:2,055 mi
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Sportster.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 | — | — | 2,142 mi | |
| STRUCTURE | 2 | — | — | 2,321 mi | |
| VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR | 2 | — | — | 2,055 mi | |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE | 1 | — | — | — | |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 | — | — | — | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 1 | — | — | — | |
| STEERING | 1 | — | — | 2,142 mi | |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 | — | — | 750 mi |
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