MYRModel Year Report

2005 Honda VTX1300

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2005 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:45:08.855Z

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
47
Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
Steering

68% of complaints

Complaints per year

2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 78 complaints 2004 2005: 47 complaints 2005 47 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 78 complaints 2004 2005: 47 complaints 2005 47 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009
2003: 35 complaints 2003 2004: 78 complaints 2004 2005: 47 complaints 2005 47 2006: 35 complaints 2006 2007: 36 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009

2005: 47 complaints

View as data table
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

68% · 32 reports

Most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar and column.

CRASHINJURY
Show complaint excerpts

Experienced a vibration from the steering as I entered a curve on a paved road causing me to lose control and leave the pavement and crash. Approximately $1500.00 dollars damage to the motorcycle .

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-01-30

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Honda VTX1300R motorcycle. The contact was riding the motorcycle at 20-25 MPH when the power steering failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree.

NHTSA ODI report, 2011-08-26

Death wobble from 30-65 on my motorcycle. It will cause a wreck, bike wobbles out of control because of faulty steering bearings on my Honda vtx 1300C.

NHTSA ODI report, 2021-05-12

Suspension

11% · 5 reports

Most commonly citing front.

Wheels

6% · 3 reports

Fuel system, gasoline

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing delivery.

Electrical system

6% · 3 reports

Most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2005 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Steering: 32 reports on file for this year.
  • Suspension: 5 reports on file for this year.
  • Wheels: 3 reports on file for this year.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 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 2005 Honda VTX1300?
The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 68% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2005 Honda VTX1300 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.