Honda VT1100C Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 8, 2008 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda VT1100C, across 4 model years (2004–2007). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2004, with 3 complaints
2004: 3200432005: 1200512006: 2200622007: 120071

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda VT1100C years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VT1100C model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 VT1100C: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2006 VT1100C: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2007 VT1100C: 1 complaint, 1 recall

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 VT1100C problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline320
Power Train210
Suspension110

All Honda VT1100C model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2007 VT1100C11—Fuel System, Gasoline
2006 VT1100C20—Fuel System, Gasoline
2005 VT1100C10—Unknown or Other
2004 VT1100C30—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda VT1100C years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2004 (3), 2006 (2), 2007 (1). 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 VT1100C?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 3 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda VT1100C have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.