1997 Honda Valkyrie Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other Valkyrie years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Honda Valkyrie. That is the most of any Valkyrie model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is equipment (5 complaints, 36%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 14owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 Honda Valkyrie 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 5 | 36% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 4 | 29% | 87,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 14% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Interior Lighting | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 7% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 7% | 87,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Honda Valkyrie recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 Honda Valkyrie.
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.
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 honda valkyrie. The dealer replaced the tire and stated that the rear spline was deteriorating on the vehicle, which prevented it from retaining lube. The contact replaced the entire rear end of the vehicle at his own expense at 60,000 miles. At 87,000 miles, the contact…
Motorcycle fuel tank developed a leak due to internal defect in tank. Dt
I was driving in the rain on a wet street. A car pulled out in front of me. I applied the foot brake (rear brake) hard. I did not apply the front brake lever at all. The front wheel locked-up and the motorcycle imediately went down. I believe it is a design flaw for a front wheel to lock-up when a…
Motorcycle displays (gauges) are poorly lit. Backlight illumination is visible in near or total darkness, but at times of dim light, such as found during dawn or dusk, the tachometer/odometer/speedometer are impossible to read due to the fact that the back light and reflected light on the meter are…
Speedometer/tachometer poorly designed; at dusk/dawn face is not readable. *ak
Other Honda Valkyrie years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Valkyrie | 2 | 0 |
| 2000 Valkyrie | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 Valkyrie | 4 | 0 |
| 1998 Valkyrie | 8 | 0 |
| 1997 | 14 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Valkyrie?
Owners most often report equipment, power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, equipment, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda Valkyrie?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 Honda Valkyrie a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other Valkyrie model years, the 1997 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.