2001 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 2001 Honda Shadow. That ranks 2nd out of 4 Shadow model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 4owner 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 25% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2001 Honda Shadow recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2001 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.
During normal operation of 2001, honda, shadow deluxe 600 motorcycle engine stalls intermittently. Dealership has examined motorcycle four times, and could not remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.*ak
After opening throttle motorcycle took off in neutral and caused it to flip over. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer's expense. *ak the motorcycle jumped in gear by itself before the consumer was ready. Kickstand was down and both feet were on the ground. *yh
While driving motorcycle at speeds from 35 mph and up a continuous loping is felt, at 40 mph the tank shakes quite a bit, at 50 mph front turn signals oscillate up and down, dealer stated wheel was found to be off by 20 grams, however after repair bike still rode the same, consumer feels there is a…
While traveling about 45mph on highway noticed that motorcycle vibrates. *ak
Other Honda Shadow years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Shadow | 10 | 0 |
| 2001 | 4 | 0 |
| 2000 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
| 1997 Shadow | 4 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda Shadow?
Owners most often report suspension, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2001 Honda Shadow?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2001 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 2001 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.