2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Honda Motorcycle years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 9 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle. That is the most of any Honda Motorcycle model year in the database (9 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (9 complaints, 32%), typically at around 4,200 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 5 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 28owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 32% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 14% | 53,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 11% | 1,109 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 7% | 19,575 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 7% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 7% | 1,461 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 7% | 134 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 4% | 19,575 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 4% | 20,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 4% | 1 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The frame is cracked. Honda had a recall that is no longer honored. Honda customer service said bike was repaired but there is no evidence of that or it recracked. This is definitely a safety issue. It was discovered by service on 9/12/13
There are critical nuts and bolts that must be torqued to specific manufacturer's assembly specifications by all honda powersports dealers that are completing the final assembly process for american honda motor company on new honda motorcycles. If these critical nuts and bolts are not torqued to…
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda 900f (na). While riding 20 mph on wet road conditions, the shifter fell off and the contact could not change gears. The failure occurred while driving in sixth gear. He was injured while getting off of the bike. The dealer stated that they would inspect the vehicle…
Final drive flange bearing failure,2003 honda vtx 1800 retro model motorcycle, i was replacing a worn tire and inspected the flange bearings,both were no good,ball bearings and seal missing from one and the other did not turn,my dealer replaced them both under my extended warranty. *jb
Dt: owns a honda goldwing which has been modified into a conversion motor bike which turned this into a 3 wheel vehicle. Consumer felt there was an issue with the brakes. The brake pads destroyed the rotors. Consumer did not have a sensor like those on a car ,but there was only 4-5,000 miles before…
Other Honda Honda Motorcycle years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 28 | 0 |
| 2002 Honda Motorcycle | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
| 1999 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 Honda Motorcycle | 6 | 0 |
| 1997 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1996 Honda Motorcycle | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 Honda Motorcycle | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, unknown or other, suspension problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 9 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Honda Motorcycle model years, the 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.