2008 Honda VTX1800 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 17, 2012 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VTX1800 years
Not enough data 6th of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda VTX1800. That ranks 6th out of 6 VTX1800 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 180 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2008 Honda VTX1800 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine1 · ~180 mi
Structure1 · ~2,000 mi
Visibility1 · ~2,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine150%180——
Structure150%2,000——
Visibility150%2,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2010, with 1 complaints
2010: 1201012012: 120121

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2008 Honda VTX1800 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 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.

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda vtx18n28. The contact stated that the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer, where the fuel pump and injectors were replaced. The repairs did not correct the problem. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was advised to…

Engine · received Jul 17, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10466022

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda vtx1800. The contact was driving 30 mph when he noticed that the speedometer backlight was reflecting off the windshield, making it difficult to view the roadway. The failure would only occur when driving at night. The vehicle was neither diagnosed nor repaired…

Visibility · received Aug 27, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10352348

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda VTX1800?

Owners most often report engine, structure, visibility problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda VTX1800?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.