1997 Honda Valkyrie
Only 14 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 14 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
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Complaints per year
1997: 14 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 1997 | 14 |
| 1998 | 8 |
| 1999 | 4 |
| 2000 | 3 |
| 2002 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 14 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Equipment
5 of 14 total reports mention: equipment, most commonly citing electrical.
Power train
4 of 14 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing driveline.
Show complaint excerpts
Tl*the contact owns a 1997 Honda Valkyrie. The dealer replaced the tire and stated that the rear spline was deteriorating on the vehicle, which prevented it from retaining lube.
NHTSA ODI report, 2008-08-27
Also filed under Suspension
Suspension
1 of 14 total reports mentions: suspension, most commonly citing rear.
Service brakes
1 of 14 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Interior lighting
1 of 14 total reports mentions: interior lighting.
Show complaint excerpts
Instrument lighting is too dim/uneven. As a result, speedometer and tachometer are unreadable in low ambient light conditions, such as twighlight at dawn/dusk and rainy weather.
NHTSA ODI report, 1997-06-13
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 Valkyrie — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Equipment: 5 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 4 reports on file for this year.
- Suspension: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 1997 Honda Valkyrie 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 Valkyrie?
- The most-reported component is equipment, accounting for 36% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 1997 Honda Valkyrie have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.