2008 Honda VTX1300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1300 years
- Not enough data 6th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda VTX1300. That ranks 6th out of 7 VTX1300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 750 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 50% | 750 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 8,400 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 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.
Front wheel wobbles when coasting and i let go of the handle bars. Wobble is violent but stoops when i grab the handle bars.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda vtx1300c motorcycle. The contact stated while the vehicle was parked he noticed fuel leaking from the fuel control valve. There was a recall related to the failure under nhtsa recall campaign number 08v1410000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified…
Other Honda VTX1300 years
← 2007 VTX1300 · 2009 VTX1300 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 VTX1300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 VTX1300 | 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 2008 Honda VTX1300?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, steering problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda VTX1300?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.