2004 Honda VT1100C Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 12, 2008 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VT1100C years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda VT1100C. That is the most of any VT1100C model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 10,525 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2004 Honda VT1100C problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Power Train2 · ~10,525 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train267%10,525——
Suspension133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 1 complaints
2004: 1200412005: 1200512008: 120081

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Honda VT1100C recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Honda VT1100C.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

The drive line cover does not keep water from the drive line. This has caused damage to the drive line gears. There has not been an accident yet but there is an unusual noise. The dealer/manufacturer will do nothing even though an extended warranty was purchased. *tr

Power Train · received Jul 12, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10234081

Dt: contact states due to a bolt left out of the rear shock while riding motorcycle the rear shock fell off. *ak

Suspension · received Jun 1, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10123838

On 2 separate occasions gear lever fell loose and hung down, but didn't separate. This occurred while pulling off the road and exiting a ramp. When this occurred the consumer was not able to steer the motorcycle. *ak

Power Train · received Aug 30, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10090017

Other Honda VT1100C years

2005 VT1100C →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 VT1100C11
2006 VT1100C20
2005 VT1100C10
200430

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VT1100C?

Owners most often report power train, suspension problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda VT1100C?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Honda VT1100C a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT1100C model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.