1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle

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1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:13:56.204Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 1998: 6 complaints 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2003: 28 complaints 2003
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003
1990: 2 complaints 1990 1994: 1 complaint 1994 1995: 2 complaints 1995 1996: 3 complaints 1996 1997: 3 complaints 1997 3 1998: 6 complaints 1998 1999: 3 complaints 1999 2000: 2 complaints 2000 2001: 3 complaints 2001 2002: 10 complaints 2002 2003: 28 complaints 2003

1997: 3 complaints

View as data table
YearComplaints
19902
19941
19952
19963
19973
19986
19993
20002
20013
200210
200328

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Tires

1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.

Show complaint excerpts

Bridge stone tire blew out from a nail puncture, owner feels tire should have survived this type of puncture.

NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-27

Electrical system

1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system, most commonly citing alternator/generator/regulator.

Show complaint excerpts

Complete and unexpected failure of electrical power. Total loss of power. This is due to faulty design of voltage regulator.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-09-17

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle?
The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1997 Honda Honda Motorcycle have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.