MYRModel Year Report

2006 Honda VTX1300

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2006 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-09-17T04:42:49.666Z

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, 2006 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
2006: 35 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 66%

66% of complaints: steering — 23 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing steering wheel/handle bar.

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MY STEERING ON MY 2006 VTX1300C SHAKES WHEN YOU LET GO OF ONE SIDE OF THE HANDLEBARS. IF YOU TAKE PRESSURE OFF THE GRIPS WITH BOTH HANDS THE BIKE SHAKES VIOLENTLY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120629

FRONT END WOBBLE ON A NEW (3000 MILES) 2006 HONDA VTX 1300 MOTORCYCLE. *NM

NHTSA ODI report, 20060909

Also filed under SUSPENSION

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 17%

17% of complaints: electrical system — 6 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing instrument cluster/panel and fuses and circuit breakers.

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MY STARTER MAGNET SHORTED OUT & BURNED CONNECTING PLUG & ELECTRICAL HARNESS. MY BIKE WAS PARKED IN GARAGE LIKE ALWAYS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190522

MY SPEEDOMETER IS 11% OFF ACCORDING TO A CERTIFIED (I BELIEVE) DYNOMETER. I HAVE SPOKEN TO HONDA NA, MOTORCITY POWERSPORTS OF BLOOMFIELD MI, & GE MONEY SEVERAL TIMES REGARDING THIS ISSUE TO NO AVAIL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20071105

SUSPENSION 14%

14% of complaints: suspension — 5 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing wheel bearing.

CRASH INJURY
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA VT1300S MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE AT 75 MPH, HE HEARD A NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR AND THE REAR TIRE BLEW OUT. THE CONTACT AND THE PASSENGER WERE EJECTED FROM THE VEHICLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120508

Also filed under TIRES

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 6%

6% of complaints: fuel system, gasoline — 2 distinct reports on file.

WHEELS 3%

3% of complaints: wheels — 1 distinct report on file.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2006 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (23 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (6 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (5 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2006 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 2006 Honda VTX1300?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 66% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2006 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.