1999 Honda Valkyrie Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 3, 2010 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other Valkyrie years
Not enough data 3rd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1999 Honda Valkyrie. That ranks 3rd out of 5 Valkyrie model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 70,012 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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Honda Valkyrie Rune. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Reg Mckenna, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 1999 Honda Valkyrie problems

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

Suspension2 · ~70,012 mi
Steering1
Structure1 · ~25,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension250%70,012——
Steering125%———
Structure125%25,000——
Tires125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 1999, with 1 complaints
1999: 1199912000: 1200012007: 1200712010: 120101

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1999 Honda Valkyrie recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1999 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 1999 honda valkyrie 1500 motorcycle. The contact stated that the kick stand bolts fractured and was causing the kickstand to remain hanging downward. The contact stated the vehicle would not operate with the kickstand down. If the kickstand would fall while driving, the…

Structure · received Aug 3, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10347045

Failure of left rear wheel bearing. Bearing initially failed and replaced 2 yrs ago at 50k miles. Failed again this year at 70k miles while 600 mi from home. No area dealer had required part(s). Had to transport motorcycle home via truck rental. Bike eventually fixed at my own local dealership…

Suspension · received Oct 6, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10205117

While driving on highway 70mph and up motorcycle will have a bad vibration which increases as the speed increases. At 90-95mph high speed wheel wobbling. It has been at the dealer to be fixed 6 times. *ak

Suspension · received Feb 1, 2000 · NHTSA complaint 855876

Tires are cupping, and rear tire is bald, and thread is separating from the tires. Also, there is a problem with the steering. *ak

Steering · received Aug 18, 1999 · NHTSA complaint 845273

Other Honda Valkyrie years

← 1998 Valkyrie · 2000 Valkyrie →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 Valkyrie20
2000 Valkyrie30
199940
1998 Valkyrie80
1997 Valkyrie140

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1999 Honda Valkyrie?

Owners most often report suspension, steering, structure problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Honda Valkyrie?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1999 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 1999 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.