Honda VTX1300 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 234 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda VTX1300, across 7 model years (2003–2009). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (78). The most reported problem area overall is steering.
Honda VTX1300 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VTX1300 year: 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2004 VTX1300: 78 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 VTX1300: 47 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 VTX1300: 36 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2009 VTX1300: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2008 VTX1300: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2003 VTX1300: 35 complaints, 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 VTX1300 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering problems | 125 | 6 | 3 |
| Suspension | 58 | 5 | 2 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 16 | 3 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Wheels | 13 | 5 | 1 |
| Power Train | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| Tires | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Structure | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda VTX1300 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 VTX1300 | 2 | 1 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline | |
| 2007 VTX1300 | 36 | 1 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 47 | 0 | — | Steering | More complaints than other years |
| 2004 VTX1300 | 78 | 0 | — | Steering | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2003 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 | — | Steering | About as many complaints as other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda VTX1300 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (78) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VTX1300 year. 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 VTX1300?
Steering, with 125 complaints across 6 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda VTX1300 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.