Honda VT600 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 13, 2013 · 7 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 7 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Honda VT600, across 5 model years (2000–2008). The 2006 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2000, with 3 complaints
2000: 3200032001: 1200112006: 3200632007: 0200702008: 020080

n = 7 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda VT600 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No VT600 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2006 VT600: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2000 VT600: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2001 VT600: 1 complaint, 0 recalls

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 VT600 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline220
Service Brakes, Hydraulic220
Electrical System110
Fuel System, Other110
Visibility110

All Honda VT600 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2008 VT60001——
2007 VT60002——
2006 VT60030—Fuel System, Gasoline
2001 VT60010—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2000 VT60030—Electrical System

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda VT600 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2006 (3), 2000 (3), 2001 (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 VT600?

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

How many recalls does the Honda VT600 have?

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