2004 Honda VTX1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1300 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 78 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda VTX1300. That is the most of any VTX1300 model year in the database (7 years). The most reported problem area is steering (33 complaints, 42%), typically at around 5,750 miles. Complaints mention 3 crashes, 3 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 78owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 3complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 33 | 42% | 5,750 | — | — |
| Suspension | 25 | 32% | 1,352 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 9 | 12% | 1 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 5 | 6% | 10,638 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 4 | 5% | 6,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | 5% | 3,891 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 3% | 4,251 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 1% | 195 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 1% | 9,600 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Honda VTX1300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 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.
The contact owns a 2004 Honda VTX1300. The contact stated that while the motorcycle was parked, a fuel-like odor was detected in the garage. The contact then noticed fuel leaking from the motorcycle, with no warning lights illuminated. The dealer was contacted. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or…
My front end wobbles bad when i'm slowing down. It happens on both city streets and highways.i replaced the front and back tires and had them balanced. Nothing changed. I've researched it and it's apparently a common problem with the 1300 models and replacing the upper and lower steering bearings…
There is a severe front end wobble when decelerating from 50+ mph. The entire front end shakes to the point that control is almost lost. It is also causing the tire on the front to wear unevenly and at a very fast rate. The bike has less than 6000 miles on it as of march of 2018.
On 2004 honda vtx1300c motorcycle, front tire develops a severe shimmy when decelerating from 40-50 mph. Have reported problem to honda repair center and tech's state they do not know cause of problem where many forums one stated to replace front wheel bearings with vtx 1800 tapered bearings.
Removed the front and rear wheels to have new tires installed. Noticed the final drive flange bearings seal toward wheel, was torn open as if the seal had melted and the bearings were dry and very rough to turn. Problem is, i replaced the bearings and felt resistance when turning the new bearings…
Other Honda VTX1300 years
← 2003 VTX1300 · 2005 VTX1300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VTX1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 VTX1300 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 | 78 | 0 |
| 2003 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VTX1300?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 33 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda VTX1300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.