Honda VTX1300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 231 owner complaints for the Honda VTX1300 (model years 2003–2009). The most reported problem area is steering (124 complaints), followed by suspension (58 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 1 | 36 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 47 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 78 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 35 | 0 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2004 (78), 2005 (47) and 2007 (36). Among model years at least two years old, the 2009 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Honda VTX1300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 124 | 5 of 7 | |
| Suspension | 58 | 5 of 7 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 16 | 3 of 7 | |
| Wheels | 13 | 5 of 7 | |
| Electrical system | 13 | 4 of 7 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08V141000 | Mar 26, 2008 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2007 | 38,934 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 7 complaints and a fire in 0 complaints; 9 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.