2006 Honda VTX1800C Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 29, 2006 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

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Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda VTX1800C. The most reported problem area is suspension (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 36 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2006 Honda VTX1800C problems

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

Suspension1 · ~36 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Suspension1100%36——

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

2006 Honda VTX1800C recalls (1)

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Equipment:other:owners/service/other manualJul 26, 2006 · NHTSA campaign 06V270000 · 1,190,000 vehicles

Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.

Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.

Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles 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.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I purchased a new honda motorcycle on july 29th 2006. The dealer is mountain adventures in conyers, georgia. It was a 2006 honda vtx 1300c. From the dealers location to where i am keeping it is a 35 mile ride. At around the 30 mile point, i was making a left turn after a stop sign, and don't know…

Suspension · received Aug 29, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10166984

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VTX1800C?

Owners most often report suspension problems. The top one, suspension, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda VTX1800C?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2006 Honda VTX1800C a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VTX1800C model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.