2007 Honda VTX1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1300 years
- About as many complaints as other years 3rd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 36 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Honda VTX1300. That ranks 3rd out of 7 VTX1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is steering (25 complaints, 69%), typically at around 4,070 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 36owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 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 | 25 | 69% | 4,070 | — | — |
| Suspension | 12 | 33% | 7,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 6% | 1,963 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 6% | 5,800 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 6% | 2,901 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 3% | 800 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 3% | 8,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 3% | 7,200 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Honda VTX1300 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Southern Honda Powersports (AQ12001) — opened May 14, 2012, closed May 13, 2013.
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 fuel system petcock of my 2007 Honda VTX1300 motorcycle leaks fuel when positioned "on", as well as " on reserverve". This poses a safety issue in the event that an ignition source is near. My motorcycle has been backfiring, not maintaining idle, and spits and sputters when taking off. The…
My 2007 honda vtx-1300c has a wobble which is only noticeable when decelerating from 50 miles per hour. I found out that most if not all of the honda vtx series motorcycle have had cheap bearings put in the front forks. Usually the bad bearings wear out within a year's time, but since i bought the…
Front end wobble upon deceleration at around 30mph. I have spoken with several owners of like machines who are experiencing the same problem.
My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.i have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular…
Upon deceleration above 45mph the handlebars will shake side to side violently. The last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. Motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. Any road surface can be used to duplicate issue. This…
Other Honda VTX1300 years
← 2006 VTX1300 · 2008 VTX1300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 VTX1300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | 36 | 1 |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 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 2007 Honda VTX1300?
Owners most often report steering, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 25 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Honda VTX1300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 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 2007 has about as many complaints as a typical year. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.