Honda VTX1800 Problems by Year
Honda VTX1800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VTX1800 year: 2002, 2003. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 VTX1800: 63 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2003 VTX1800: 53 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 VTX1800: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2008 VTX1800: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 VTX1800: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 VTX1800: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda VTX1800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 37 | 5 | 1 |
| Suspension | 34 | 4 | 0 |
| Wheels | 21 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| Structure | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| Tires | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Steering | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Other | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda VTX1800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 VTX1800 | 2 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2007 VTX1800 | 5 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2005 VTX1800 | 3 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 2004 VTX1800 | 6 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 VTX1800 | 53 | 0 | — | Power Train | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2002 VTX1800 | 63 | 3 | — | Suspension | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda VTX1800 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2002 (63), 2003 (53) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VTX1800 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda VTX1800?
Power Train, with 37 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda VTX1800 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.