2004 HONDA VTX1800 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
9
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
The 2004 HONDA VTX1800 has received a total of 9 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Wheels (3 complaints), Power Traindriveline (2 complaints), and Suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
9 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindriveline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Traindrivelinecenter Support Bearing | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
FINAL DRIVE WHEEL BEARING FAILURE FOUND DURING TIRE CHANGE. I UNDERSTAND THIS IS COMMOM FAILURE ON VTX1800. *TR
FLANGE BEARING FAILURE, TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED. NO ADVANCED WARNING. WAS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING REAR TIRE. 12,400 MILES ON A 2004 HONDA VTX TOOK HOURS TO REMOVE SHREDDED METAL. REPLACED WITH REPAIRED UNIT. *TR
FLANGE BEARING FAILURE, TOTALLY DISINTEGRATED. NO ADVANCED WARNING. WAS IN PROCESS OF REPLACING REAR TIRE. 12,400 MILES ON A 2004 HONDA VTX TOOK HOURS TO REMOVE SHREDDED METAL. REPLACED WITH REPAIRED UNIT. *TR
CHANGE TIRE ON 2004 HONDA VTX1800. BAD BEARINGS IN REAR TIRE. THE BEARING FLANGE WAS COMPLETELY GONE. TRYING TO FIND THE BEST BEARINGS RIGHT NOW TO PUT BACK IN. THERE IS 22,000 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE, DID NOT NOTICE THE BAD BEARINGS THE LAST TIRE CHANGE. *TR
2004 HONDA VTX 1800C MOTORCYCLE WITH 57,000 MILES. WHILE REPLACING REAR TIRE, I INSPECTED REAR FLANGE BEARING AND BY SIMPLE OBSERVATION NOTED THAT ABOUT HALF THE BALL BEARINGS WERE MISSING. FIRST TIME FAILURE ON THIS MOTORCYCLE. HAVING THE FLANGE BEARINGS AND THE MAIN WHEEL BEARINGS REPLACED WITH NEW BEARINGS. *TR
Safety Rating for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2004 HONDA VTX1800 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2004 HONDA VTX1800
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA VTX1800
- 2002 HONDA VTX1800 — 66 complaints
- 2003 HONDA VTX1800 — 61 complaints
- 2004 HONDA VTX1800 (current)
- 2005 HONDA VTX1800 — 4 complaints
- 2007 HONDA VTX1800 — 6 complaints
- 2008 HONDA VTX1800 — 3 complaints
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