2002 Honda VTX1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1800 years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 3 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 63 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda VTX1800. That is the most of any VTX1800 model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is suspension (14 complaints, 22%), typically at around 22,200 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 3 injuries. There are 3 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 63owner complaints
- 3safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda VTX1800 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 14 | 22% | 22,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 13 | 21% | 14,000 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 14% | 16,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 8 | 13% | 6,150 | — | — |
| Wheels | 6 | 10% | 28,650 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 5% | 8,228 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 3 | 5% | 43,386 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 2% | 6,300 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 9,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | 600 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 2% | 13,772 | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 2% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 2% | 39,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2002 Honda VTX1800 recalls (3)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Structure:frame and members
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 vtx1800 motorcycles manufactured between august 14 and october 4, 2001. The swingarm may not have been properly welded.
Risk: The swingarm could break while ridingcausing the rider to lose control, possibly resulting in crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld and, if necessary, replace the swingarm free of charge. The safety recall began on september 25, 2009. Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870.
Structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the washer for the side stand spring bolt does not have sufficient harness and could deform, which could cause the bolt to flex and eventually break during side stand operation.
Risk: A retracted side stand could drop while riding, possibly activating the side stand ignition cut-off system. If the ignition is cut, the engine will stall without warning, which could cause a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an improved washer and a new spring bolt and nut. The recall began on november 30, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A transmission circlip was not seated correctly and could allow gears to lock.
Risk: This condition could result in a rear-wheel lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair the transmission on these motorcycles. All owners were contacted by telephone and all vehicles have been repaired. This campaign is 100% completed.
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.
- Unintended side-stand deployment (PE04063) — opened Sep 15, 2004, closed Jan 21, 2005, led to recall 04V564000.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Bearing failure in the final driven flange assembly,
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 HONDA VTX1800. WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 30-40 MPH, THE MOTORCYCLE BEGAN TO WOBBLE WHEN ONE OF THE HANDLES WAS RELEASED. THE VEHICLE HAD NEW TIRES AND BRAKES DUE TO OTHER NECESSARY REPAIRS; HOWEVER, THE WOBBLING CONTINUED. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO INTERSTATE CYCLES…
Tl* the contact owned a 2002 honda vtx1800. While driving approximately 25 mph, the brakes seized without warning. As a result, the contact crashed into a wall and was thrown off the vehicle. The passenger sustained a fractured arm, a head injury, and a knee injury. The driver sustained a road rash…
I have replaced the final drive flange bearings 3 times now. I heard that there were some issues with this flange. First time i replaced it, i replaced the whole flange. The second and third time i replaced the bearings only. On the third time i replaced the wheel dampener inside the rear wheel. I…
Tl* the contact owns a 2002 honda vtx 1800. The contact stated that while driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle stalled. After inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the crank shaft had fractured. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnosis. The mechanic stated that…
Other Honda VTX1800 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 VTX1800 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 VTX1800 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 VTX1800 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 VTX1800 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 VTX1800 | 53 | 0 |
| 2002 | 63 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda VTX1800?
Owners most often report suspension, power train, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 14 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda VTX1800?
Yes, 3 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2002 Honda VTX1800 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VTX1800 model years, the 2002 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.