2006 Honda VTX1800R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VTX1800R years
- Not enough data
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda VTX1800R. The most reported problem area is steering (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 22,000 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Honda VTX1800R 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 100% | 22,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2006 Honda VTX1800R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
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.
After getting a new set of tires put on my motorcycle, i noticed that there is a wobble that starts when i decelerate anywhere between 40 and 50 mph with no braking and in a straight line. I have had the bike back to a dealership and the mechanic that installed the tires. The front tire was…
Other Honda VTX1800R years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VTX1800R?
Owners most often report steering, wheels problems. The top one, steering, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda VTX1800R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Honda VTX1800R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VTX1800R model years, the 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.