MYRModel Year Report

2004 Honda VTX1300

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2004 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:11.394Z

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, 2004 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
2004: 78 complaints
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YearComplaints
200335
200478
200547
200635
200736
20082
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Percentages can add to more than 100% -- a complaint can name more than one system.

STEERING 42%

42% of complaints: steering — 33 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

CRASH INJURY
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STEERING PROBLEM - STEERING WHEEL/HANDLEBARS: FRONT HANDLEBARS WOBBLE TO THE POINT OF BEING UNCONTROLABLE AT BETWEEN SPEEDS OF 35 TO 45 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040531

MY FRONT END WOBBLES BAD WHEN I'M SLOWING DOWN. IT HAPPENS ON BOTH CITY STREETS AND HIGHWAYS.I REPLACED THE FRONT AND BACK TIRES AND HAD THEM BALANCED. NOTHING CHANGED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200624

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 25 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing front and rear.

INJURY
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THERE IS A SEVERE FRONT END WOBBLE WHEN DECELERATING FROM 50+ MPH. THE ENTIRE FRONT END SHAKES TO THE POINT THAT CONTROL IS ALMOST LOST. IT IS ALSO CAUSING THE TIRE ON THE FRONT TO WEAR UNEVENLY AND AT A VERY FAST RATE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180304

REMOVED THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS TO HAVE NEW TIRES INSTALLED. NOTICED THE FINAL DRIVE FLANGE BEARINGS SEAL TOWARD WHEEL, WAS TORN OPEN AS IF THE SEAL HAD MELTED AND THE BEARINGS WERE DRY AND VERY ROUGH TO TURN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140710

Also filed under POWER TRAIN

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 12%

12% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 9 distinct reports on file.

POWER TRAIN 8%

8% of complaints: power train — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and manual transmission.

WHEELS 6%

6% of complaints: wheels — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing multi piece and hubcap/cover.

CRASH INJURY
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THE FRONT WHEEL STARTED TO WOBBLE AND VIBRATE EXCESSIVELY. THIS CAUSED THE MOTORCYCLE TO LOCK UP, GO STRAIGHT, AND END UP IN AN ACCIDENT AT 55 MPH. THIS WAS THE SECOND TIME IN 48 HOURS THAT THE SAME PROBLEM OCCURRED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20041214

THIS PART IS MOUNTED TO THE RIM OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CONNECTS TO THE DRIVE SHAFT . THE HOUSING THAT THE FLANGE BEARINGS PRESS INTO IS BORED TO TIGHT CAUSING THE BEARINGS TO BE CRUSHED AND NOT BE SMOOTH LIKE THEY SHOULD BE .

NHTSA ODI report, 20120402

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (33 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (9 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2004 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 2004 Honda VTX1300?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 42% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Honda VTX1300 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-09-16 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.