Honda VT1100 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 18 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda VT1100, across 7 model years (1995–2003). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Honda VT1100 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VT1100 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 VT1100: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2001 VT1100: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1998 VT1100: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2000 VT1100: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1995 VT1100: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1997 VT1100: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda VT1100 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda VT1100 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 VT1100 | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2001 VT1100 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 VT1100 | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1998 VT1100 | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1997 VT1100 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1996 VT1100 | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 1995 VT1100 | 2 | 0 | — | Steering |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda VT1100 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (4), 2001 (3), 1998 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda VT1100?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 9 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda VT1100 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.