1997 Honda Shadow Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Shadow years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Honda Shadow. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Shadow model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 25%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Honda Shadow 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Honda Shadow recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Honda Shadow.
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.
Ref . Previous reports as follows 541061,735146, 744948, 827854. Mr frank burris called me but never got back . Does anybody care or are you waiting to hear from a estate lawyer ?? I have in my possesion seals # 3-5 that have ruptured i seem to only get 5000 miles now on each seal.thank you ra…
Information in owners manual is incorrect. Instruction state the following: to pull in the clutch and release the throttle. Consumer states that the instructions should read release throttle and then pull clutch.*ak
Fuel had rubbed through on cyl. Head due to vib, of cheap design & routing of it. . Small leak oil seal is the third replaced ,,10000, 15000 ,20000! Miles . Ref prev. Complaint 541061,735146 ,827854. *ak
Experiencing problem with stalling during highway speed intermittently. Dealer aware of a defective ignition module on national back order. Asking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak *slc
Other Honda Shadow years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Shadow | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Shadow?
Owners most often report electrical system, equipment, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda Shadow?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Honda Shadow a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Shadow model years, the 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.