2003 Honda VTX1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1300 years
- About as many complaints as other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda VTX1300. That ranks 4th out of 7 VTX1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (12 complaints, 34%), typically at around 1,348 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Honda VTX1300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 12 | 34% | 1,348 | — | — |
| Suspension | 11 | 31% | 8,500 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 14% | 6,001 | — | — |
| Tires | 4 | 11% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 3 | 9% | 4,001 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 3% | 1 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control | 1 | 3% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 7,200 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 6,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda VTX1300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda VTX1300.
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.
Bad wobble in steering/bearing between 30 and 50 mph. When this is going on in a curve you nearly loose control it convulsive wobble grows. Not hard to find numerous complaints about this condition even on these bikes right from the dealer. *tr
I own a 2003 honda vtx1300s motorcycle. This bike is shaft drive. While riding through town the swing arm separated from the rear wheel do to the spot welds braking on the drive shaft side of the motorcycle. This caused the bike to twist wildly do to the rear wheel only being supported on one side…
Rear flange bearing in vtx 1300 came apart, looked at bearing while changing rear tire. Replace 2004 and 2003 vtx s bearing while changing rear tire. Replace bearing # 91052-kz4-j21. *tr
I am the owner of a 2003 honda vt1300s. This motorcycle has a deceleration "wobble" at 35-45 mph. It is felt at the handlebars even while having both hands on them. Many vtx owners i know have the same problem. I'm concerned about this issue because it really feels as if the steering head would…
2003 honda vtx 1300r motorcycle has front end wobble at speeds below approx. 45 mph. *nm
Other Honda VTX1300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VTX1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 VTX1300 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 VTX1300 | 78 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda VTX1300?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 12 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda VTX1300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 Honda VTX1300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VTX1300 model years, the 2003 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.