Reliability & 5-year cost of ownership — 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui
NHTSA data on file today
The 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 26 owner complaints on file as of . Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Recall campaigns on file
- NHTSA #04V134000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON/CIRCUIT BREAKER NHTSA notice
Most-cited components in owner complaints
- Electrical System 17 complaints
- Engine 3 complaints
- Engine and Engine Cooling 2 complaints
- Equipment 2 complaints
- Fuel System, Gasoline 2 complaints
- Power Train 1 complaint
Of the 26 complaints on file, 3 report a crash; across all 26 complaints, owners report 2 injuries and 1 death (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Average
Estimated 5-year repair + maintenance cost: $4,000–$8,000AI estimate — not from NHTSA data
Limited data shows typical issues for this model. The electrical system was most frequently reported, but with only one recall and a moderate number of complaints, the outlook is average.
Most-common failures
| Part | Typical mileage (AI estimate) | Cost range (AI estimate) | Frequency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 30,000–60,000 miles | $200–$800 | common |
| Engine | 50,000–80,000 miles | $1,500–$3,000 | occasional |
AI estimate — not from NHTSA data: the mileage bands and repair-cost ranges above. Get a written repair quote before you budget.
Scheduled maintenance to budget
Routine items every owner should plan for.
- Oil and filter change every 5,000 miles
- Replace brake fluid every 20,000 miles
- Spark plug replacement every 20,000 miles
- Replace air filter every 10,000 miles
- Transmission fluid replacement every 30,000 miles
Warning signs to watch for
Symptoms that signal a major upcoming repair.
- Electrical power loss
- Irregular engine noises
- Decreased engine performance
- Fuel system leaks
Generated by gpt-4o on from the NHTSA recall campaigns and owner-complaint counts on file for the 2003 Harley-Davidson Flhtcui at the time. The rating is an AI assessment; cost and mileage figures are AI estimates, not NHTSA data.