1996 Honda VT1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT1100 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Honda VT1100. That ranks 2nd out of 7 VT1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 67%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1996 Honda VT1100 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1996 Honda VT1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Honda VT1100.
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.
Ref #827854,(9/98), & #716405 ( 12/99). Today i read in m/c mag izine about same fail. By other owners . Rider magizine dec. 2000 issue page 68 " honda seals" . This is an election year , does some have to get killed before you take action? .or has somebody already been injured ! Thank you r a…
Engine crankcase seal failed resulting in leaking of oil.
The motorcycyle leaks oil due to a broken sealant in the clutch assembly which may cause a fire. *ak consumer states taht the oil leaked on the left rear side, on the driveshaft housing, and on the tire. *slc
Other Honda VT1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 VT1100 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VT1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 VT1100 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 VT1100 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda VT1100?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda VT1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1996 Honda VT1100 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT1100 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.