2003 Honda RVT1000R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 6, 2005 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RVT1000R years
Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda RVT1000R. That ranks 3rd out of 4 RVT1000R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2003 Honda RVT1000R problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline1100%1,500——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2003 Honda RVT1000R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda RVT1000R.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Dt: the consumer states that his child owned a 2003 honda rc 51 1000r that caught on fire and exploded while being ridden. The owner was traveling at a speed of 55 to 65. The driver was killed in the accident. The owner was twenty years of age. There are witnesses that have stated the driver was…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Oct 12, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10138775

Other Honda RVT1000R years

← 2001 RVT1000R · 2006 RVT1000R →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2006 RVT1000R01
200310
2001 RVT1000R30
2000 RVT1000R20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda RVT1000R?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda RVT1000R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.