Honda Honda Motorcycle Problems by Year
Honda Honda Motorcycle years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Honda Motorcycle year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 Honda Motorcycle: 28 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2002 Honda Motorcycle: 10 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 Honda Motorcycle: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1995 Honda Motorcycle: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 Honda Motorcycle: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1996 Honda Motorcycle: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda Honda Motorcycle problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 18 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 6 | 5 | 1 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Structure | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Visibility | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda Honda Motorcycle model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Honda Motorcycle | 28 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 Honda Motorcycle | 10 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2001 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2000 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 1999 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1998 Honda Motorcycle | 6 | 0 | — | Tires | |
| 1997 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1995 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda Honda Motorcycle years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (10), 2003 (28) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical Honda Motorcycle year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda Honda Motorcycle?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 18 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda Honda Motorcycle have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.