MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda VTX1300

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2008 Honda VTX1300
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:54:52.366Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few 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.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda VTX1300 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 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
2008: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
200335
200478
200547
200635
200736
20082
20091

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

STEERING

1 of 2 total reports mentions: steering.

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FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES WHEN COASTING AND I LET GO OF THE HANDLE BARS. WOBBLE IS VIOLENT BUT STOOPS WHEN I GRAB THE HANDLE BARS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150806

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: fuel system, gasoline.

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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VTX1300C MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED HE NOTICED FUEL LEAKING FROM THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20140520

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

2008 Honda VTX1300 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 08V141000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Honda VTX1300?

The most-reported component is steering, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 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.