2006 Honda VT600 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 9, 2011 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VT600 years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda VT600. That is the most of any VT600 model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 33%), typically at around 800 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 2006 Honda VT600 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~800 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~9,500 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~1,925 mi
Visibility1 · ~1,925 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline133%800——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic133%9,500——
Unknown or Other133%1,925——
Visibility133%1,925——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2008, with 2 complaints
2008: 2200822011: 120111

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2006 Honda VT600 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 Honda VT600.

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.

Both mirrors have corrosion in the reflective surface effecting the drivers ability to see the oncoming traffic approaching from behind which can effect the ability to make an emergency stop or manuver to avoid an accident or get out of a vehicles path that is unable to stop approaching the driver.

Unknown or Other · received Apr 9, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10396228

THIS IS A RECALL FOR THE 2006 VT600C FUEL VALVE DIAPHRAGM PART. I RECEIVE THE RECALL BUT THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER HAS FAILED TO REPLACE THE PART SAYING IT IS BACK ORDERED. I NEED THIS PART REPLACED. STAR CITY POWER SPORTS IS THE COMPANY IN ROANOKE, VA 1-[redacted]. *TR

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Sep 3, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10240740

Brake failure on 2006 honda vt600. Front brakes stick in stop position, preventing repeated breaking. Front brake caliper drags on rotor. I need to check brakes and pump them before every ride, but i have been very concerned about my safety. Visited dealer on may 24, 2008. Service department…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Jun 2, 2008 · NHTSA complaint 10229489

Other Honda VT600 years

← 2001 VT600 · 2007 VT600 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2008 VT60001
2007 VT60002
200630
2001 VT60010
2000 VT60030

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VT600?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda VT600?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2006 Honda VT600 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT600 model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.