MYRModel Year Report

2003 Honda VTX1300

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2003 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:54:50.788Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda VTX1300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 78 complaints 2004 2005: 47 complaints 2005 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaints 2009
2003: 35 complaints
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YearComplaints
200335
200478
200547
200635
200736
20082
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 26%

26% of complaints: steering — 9 distinct reports on file.

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BAD WOBBLE IN STEERING/BEARING BETWEEN 30 AND 50 MPH. WHEN THIS IS GOING ON IN A CURVE YOU NEARLY LOOSE CONTROL IT CONVULSIVE WOBBLE GROWS. NOT HARD TO FIND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION EVEN ON THESE BIKES RIGHT FROM THE DEALER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

SUSPENSION 20%

20% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

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BAD WOBBLE IN STEERING/BEARING BETWEEN 30 AND 50 MPH. WHEN THIS IS GOING ON IN A CURVE YOU NEARLY LOOSE CONTROL IT CONVULSIVE WOBBLE GROWS. NOT HARD TO FIND NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS CONDITION EVEN ON THESE BIKES RIGHT FROM THE DEALER. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120731

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 14%

14% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 5 distinct reports on file.

STEERING 11%

11% of complaints: steering — 4 distinct reports on file.

TIRES 9%

9% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

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THE VEHICLE EXPERIENCED A VIBRATION ON THE FRONT END OF THE MOTORCYCLE DUE TO FLAT SPOT IN THE TIRE. *MR THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE FRONT RIM HAD TO BE STRAIGHTENED. THE CONSUMER STATED THIS WAS A RESULT OF PAGE 202 IN THE OWNERS MANUAL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20030815

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (9 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 Honda VTX1300 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 2003 Honda VTX1300?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 26% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Honda VTX1300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.