2003 Honda Silver Wing Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Silver Wing years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda Silver Wing. That is the most of any Silver Wing model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is structure (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 1,182 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Honda Silver Wing 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 67% | 1,182 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 33% | 2,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2003 Honda Silver Wing recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly
Problem: On certain scooters, some fuel tanks were improperly manufactured and do not meet material strength specifications.
Risk: Engine vibration or riding on bumpy roads could cause these tanks to crack and leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will perform an inspection procedure that identifies defective fuel tanks. If the fuel tank fails the inspection, the dealer will replace it with an updated fuel tank. Owner notification began during april 16, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
Problem: On certain scooters, excessive clearance between the lower handlebar clamp and handlebar holder creates stress that can eventually cause the handlebar to loosen or detach.
Risk: This could result in a loss of steering control, which could lead to a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install two lower handlebar clamps, add washers between the lower clamps and handlebar holder, and install new locknuts. Owner notification began on december 11, 2003. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
Dealer has not been able to get the parts on two recalls, fuel tank o4v153000, and handle bar 03v513000. *ak
While driving 65 mph motorcycle stalled. Consumer was able to coast the motorcycle to shoulder. Consumer tried to restart motorcycle but was unable to do so. Consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the problem. Consumer informed the mechanic that…
When accelerating, the motorcycle vibrated.*ak the motorcycle was taken to the honda dealer but no corrections were made. The consumer stated another motorcycle at the dealer also vibrated. *cb *jb
Other Honda Silver Wing years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 2 |
| 2002 Silver Wing | 3 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Silver Wing?
Owners most often report structure, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, structure, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda Silver Wing?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Honda Silver Wing a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Silver Wing model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.