MYRModel Year Report

2007 Honda VTX1300

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2007 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:54:49.206Z

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, 2007 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
2007: 36 complaints
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YearComplaints
200335
200478
200547
200635
200736
20082
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

STEERING 69%

69% of complaints: steering — 25 distinct reports on file.

INJURY
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UPON DECELERATION ABOVE 45MPH THE HANDLEBARS WILL SHAKE SIDE TO SIDE VIOLENTLY. THE LAST INCIDENT CAUSED A WRIST INJURY TRYING TO STOP THE SHAKING HANDLEBARS. MOTORCYCLE CAN BE TRAVELLING IN A STRAIGHT LINE OR IN A TURN TO DUPLICATE THE CONCERN.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160128

MY 2007 HONDA VTX-1300C HAS A WOBBLE WHICH IS ONLY NOTICEABLE WHEN DECELERATING FROM 50 MILES PER HOUR. I FOUND OUT THAT MOST IF NOT ALL OF THE HONDA VTX SERIES MOTORCYCLE HAVE HAD CHEAP BEARINGS PUT IN THE FRONT FORKS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200822

SEVERE WOBBLE STARTED AT ONLY 6000 MILES ON THE BIKE! IT HITS AT AROUND 40 MPH; IT IS SO BAD THAT THE HANDLEBARS WILL 'HOP' BACK AND FORTH AND THE BIKE WILL SHAKE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20120822

SUSPENSION 19%

19% of complaints: suspension — 7 distinct reports on file.

SUSPENSION 11%

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

CRASH INJURY
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SLOWING DOWN BRAKING FROM 40 HANDLE BARS STARTED TO WIGGLE BIKE FELL OVER ON LEG BREAKING IT IN TWO PLACES , NOW HAVE A PLATE IN THE LEG AND 16 SCREWS. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20090413

FRONT END WOBBLE AT SPEEDS BETWEEN 35MPH AND 45MPH. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20080805

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL 6%

6% of complaints: vehicle speed control — 2 distinct reports on file.

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 6%

6% of complaints: fuel/propulsion system — 2 distinct reports on file.

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The fuel system petcock of my 2007 Honda VTX1300 motorcycle leaks fuel when positioned "on", as well as " on reserverve". This poses a safety issue in the event that an ignition source is near.

NHTSA ODI report, 20230207

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20080422 — fuel system, gasoline

HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DR

Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Campaign 08V141000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120514 — AQ (closed 20130513)

Southern Honda Powersports

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2007 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (25 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (7 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V141000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2007 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 2007 Honda VTX1300?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 69% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2007 Honda VTX1300 have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

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