2006 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 2006 Honda VTX1300. That ranks 4th out of 7 VTX1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (22 complaints, 63%), typically at around 6,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 35owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 | 22 | 63% | 6,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 5 | 14% | 8,600 | — | — |
| Suspension | 5 | 14% | 16,118 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 6% | 3,810 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 4,200 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 6,800 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 3% | 16,118 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 15,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 1,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Honda VTX1300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2006 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 front end starts to get the death wobble when let off the gas going around 45 mph. And it is starting to do it at more speeds now. But that is when it is the worst. Can't take both hands of the handle bars or grip it lightly or else it will shake to much and cause me to wreck.
My starter magnet shorted out & burned connecting plug & electrical harness. My bike was parked in garage like always. I went out in morning to start bike & nothing happened, a few seconds later i notice a burned smell & immediately turned off key. I then disconnected my battery & started to look…
Petcock is leaking they were recalled on the 07-09 but not the 06 when its the exact same problem started happening while i was riding
Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300 motorcycle. While driving approximately 35-55 mph, the vehicle wobbled while accelerating and decelerating. The pioneer equipment honda dealer determined that the failure could be due to the wheel bearing or tires; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed…
The bike wobbles and shakes very bad when decelerating from 45 mph. This occurs on straight or while turning.
Other Honda VTX1300 years
← 2005 VTX1300 · 2007 VTX1300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VTX1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 VTX1300 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 | 35 | 0 |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 47 | 0 |
| 2004 VTX1300 | 78 | 0 |
| 2003 VTX1300 | 35 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VTX1300?
Owners most often report steering, electrical system, suspension problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 22 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda VTX1300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.