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John Deere 5203

2003–200856 HPdieselfarm
B
Average
Score: 58.8/100
Recalls
322
Found
Known Issues
1
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Auction Records
0
No price data
Reliability
B
59/100

Specifications

Engine Power56 HP
Engine (kW)42 kW
Fuel Typediesel
Transmissionpartially synchronized
Categoryfarm
Production Years2003–2008

Safety Recalls

322 found
Safety recall — John Deere JD-8R370 (Japanese market, reference 1241810)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the lighting. Declared production window: 2021–2022.

LightingJP
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern.

On certain side-by-side UTVs, the owner's manual is missing information for how a person can contact Transport Canada to report a safety concern. Canadian regulations require all companies to provide this information in the owner's manual.

OtherCA
Safety recall — John Deere JD-7R310 (Japanese market, reference 1241260)

Japanese manufacturer safety recall affecting the electronic control. Declared production window: 2020–2024.

Electronic controlJP
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Known Issues

1 reported
1 medium
CA: John Deere Review by Teddie from Lindale, TX (3/5 stars) I have a 520
medium

I have a 5203 John Deere with less than 700 hours, it's hard to start. JD says it needs $40000 worth of engine work. I always wanted a JD they are as per se the best. I am very disappointed with this tractor, and will probably never own another one.

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Market Value

No auction data available for this model.

Hours Benchmark

Class: Utility (40–100 HP)
Low use300 /year
Typical500 /year
High use750 /year
Typical lifetime10,000 hours
Expected life15 years

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