2001 Honda RVT1000R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RVT1000R years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2001 Honda RVT1000R. That is the most of any RVT1000R model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 18,054 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 fires, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2001 Honda RVT1000R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 33% | 18,054 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 19,500 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 33% | 25,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2001 Honda RVT1000R recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 Honda RVT1000R.
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.
2001 rvt1000 or rc51 fuel leaking from fuel tank at rear pivot. Caught fire after fuel leaked onto hot exhaust pipe wrapped with thermal tape. Fuel vapors caught fire after bike was at a standing/idle position. Fuel leak had started recently and had rapidly increased. Seems to be a common problem…
Tl* the contact owns a 2001 honda rvt1000 (rc51) motorcycle. The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, the front wheel exploded without warning, causing the contact to become involved in a crash. The contact sustained injuries to the ribs, collar bone and lung. The police were…
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 honda rvt1000r. The contact smelled gas and noticed that the fuel gauge was different. The dealer stated that there was a leak in the fuel tank. The current and failure mileages were 19,500.
Other Honda RVT1000R years
← 2000 RVT1000R · 2003 RVT1000R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 RVT1000R | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 RVT1000R | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 RVT1000R | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda RVT1000R?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, wheels problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda RVT1000R?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 Honda RVT1000R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RVT1000R model years, the 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.