2003 Honda VTX1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1800 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 53 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda VTX1800. That ranks 2nd out of 6 VTX1800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (18 complaints, 34%), typically at around 9,468 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 53owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 18 | 34% | 9,468 | — | — |
| Suspension | 17 | 32% | 14,465 | — | — |
| Wheels | 11 | 21% | 24,715 | — | — |
| Tires | 3 | 6% | 6,252 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 4% | — | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 2 | 4% | 1,013 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 10,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 2,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 2% | 10,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda VTX1800 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda VTX1800.
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.
Just had rear tire replaced on my vtx 1800r at honda dealer. Was informed by technician that my rear bearing needs replaced. The bike only has 13,500 original miles on it. This seems way to early for this to have worn out already. I see on this forum that this problem is enormously common on the…
Noticed odd tire wear on the rear tire of the motorcycle while away from home. Tire seemed to have worn down very quickly. After another 100 miles ridden, noticed tread on left side of tire was worn down to the cords of the tire and very close to having a blow out. Removed tire and wheel to replace…
The rear wheel flange bearings were found damaged and missing. *tr
Major front end wobble (especially if not gripping with both hands) between 35-50mph. Several hundred complaints online, but nobody has a 100% fix. Almost caused an accident during a turn with the wobble. Almost feels like you're going to lose control. Brought it to the honda dealership and they…
I heard a noise when turning or cornerig both directions. Removed rear wheel and found drive flange bearing had failed breaking apart into small pieces. *tr
Other Honda VTX1800 years
← 2002 VTX1800 · 2004 VTX1800 →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 VTX1800 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 VTX1800 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 VTX1800 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 VTX1800 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003 | 53 | 0 |
| 2002 VTX1800 | 63 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda VTX1800?
Owners most often report power train, suspension, wheels problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 18 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda VTX1800?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2003 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 2003 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.