2000 Honda Shadow Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 8, 2005 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

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 2000 Honda Shadow. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Shadow model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 55,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Honda Shadow
A Honda VT 125 C Shadow (JC 29).. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Pascua Theus, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2000 Honda Shadow problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~55,000 mi
Seats1
Structure1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%55,000——
Seats125%———
Structure125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2000, with 1 complaints
2000: 1200012002: 1200212003: 1200312005: 120051

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2000 Honda Shadow recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2000 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.

1) oil leak from underneath engine area. 2) guide plug failure with oil leaking onto the rear frame and tire area. 3) guide plug o-ring replacement, associated gaskets, 5 hours labor. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Feb 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10110059

The motorcyle will stall and leaking oil from underneath. Causing a slippery surface while traveling. Please fill in additional information dealer is aware of the problem. Ts

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jan 23, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10004543

Consumer was tightening seat and bolt broke. Seat is only held by one bolt and a clamp in front. Seat has too much play that will not keep seat in track. Dealer was infomed. Please add more information. *ak

Seats · received Jun 13, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 8011811

The bolt in the foot holder fell off causing the motorcycle to jerk and unable to shift. Yh

Structure · received Jul 26, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 553207

Other Honda Shadow years

← 1997 Shadow · 2001 Shadow →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Shadow100
2001 Shadow40
200040
1997 Shadow40

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Honda Shadow?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, seats, structure problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Honda Shadow?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2000 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 2000 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.