1997 Honda VT1100 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT1100 years
- Not enough data 5th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 1997 Honda VT1100. That ranks 5th out of 7 VT1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1997 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 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1997 Honda VT1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1997 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.
While driving motorcycle it loses power. The higher the speed, the faster the problem. Motorcycle has been taken to the dealership about 10 times. Dealer is not able to determine what is causing this problem. Please provide any further information. *ak
While driving exhaust pipe fell off which could have resulted in loss of control and crash. Been to dealer several times, cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information and vin#. *ak
Other Honda VT1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 VT1100 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VT1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 1995 VT1100 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda VT1100?
Owners most often report engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Honda VT1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1997 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 1997 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.