1998 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 1998 Honda VT1100. That ranks 2nd out of 7 VT1100 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 1998 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 2 | 67% | — | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 33% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
1998 Honda VT1100 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 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.
This is a problem which appears to affect all single pin crank engines produced by honda between 1990 and 2001. What happens is that the guide pin plug rotates and loosens causing an oil leak and subsequent shifter rattle. The oil leak is a potential hazard since the leak only occurs while the…
Motorcycle stopped at stop sign, waiting and it took off, motorcycle gas engaged, emergency button pushed and motorcycle wouldn't shut off. Driver lost control. Clutch and throttle appeared defective, driver suffered injuries; broken back/pelvic bone/tail bone, and five ribs. Motorcycle not…
Motorcycle jumps out of low gear, causing the motorcycle to go into neutral.*ak
Other Honda VT1100 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 VT1100 | 4 | 0 |
| 2001 VT1100 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 VT1100 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 |
| 1997 VT1100 | 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 1998 Honda VT1100?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda VT1100?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 1998 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 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.