MYRModel Year Report

2002 Honda VTX1800

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2002 Honda VTX1800
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:55:56.521Z

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
63
Recalls
3

Campaigns on file for 2002

Investigations
2

Opened by NHTSA

Top problem
Suspension

25% of complaints

Complaints per year

2002: 63 complaints 2002 63 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008
2002: 63 complaints 2002 63 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008
2002: 63 complaints 2002 63 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008

2002: 63 complaints

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YearComplaints
200263
200353
20046
20053
20075
20082

Known problem areas

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

Suspension

25% · 16 reports

Most commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.

Power train

21% · 13 reports

Most commonly citing axle assembly and center support bearing.

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Failure of the rear bearings in the final drive flange of my 2002 Honda vtx motorcycle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2005-02-28

Engine and engine cooling

14% · 9 reports

Most commonly citing engine and gasoline.

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The vehicle engine is fouling its spark plugs after some small period of riding time causing an extensive increase in bad exhaust emissions. There is a gasoline smell behind the motorcycle.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-10-01

While driving at any speed motorcycle will start to lose power ,and then stall out. Contacted dealer,and dealer was not willing to do anything.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-07-08

Vehicle is less than a year old. Vehicle stalled in heavy traffic when spark plugs failed. The engine could not be restarted. Spark plugs were wet with fuel, somewhat carbonized. The engine at times runs on one cylinder.

NHTSA ODI report, 2002-06-27

Structure

13% · 8 reports

Most commonly citing kickstand/center stand and underbody shields.

Wheels

10% · 6 reports
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Bearing failure in the final driven flange assembly,

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-03-07

I have replaced the final drive flange bearings 3 times now. I heard that there were some issues with this flange. First time I replaced it, I replaced the whole flange. The second and third time I replaced the bearings only.

NHTSA ODI report, 2015-03-22

Safety timeline

3 recalls · 2 investigations · oldest first

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    2001-05-09Power train01V134000 Vehicle description: motorcycles. A transmission circlip was not seated correctly and could allow gears to lock.

    Remedy: Dealers will repair the transmission on these motorcycles. All owners were contacted by telephone and all vehicles have been repaired. This campaign is 100% completed.

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    2004-09-15Preliminary evaluationClosed 2005-01-21 Unintended side-stand deployment
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    2004-11-30Structure04V564000 On certain motorcycles, the washer for the side stand spring bolt does not have sufficient harness and could deform, which could cause the bolt to flex and eventually break during side stand…

    Remedy: Dealers will install an improved washer and a new spring bolt and nut. The recall began on November 30, 2004. Owners should contact Honda at 1-866-784-1870.

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    2009-09-25Structure09V362000 Honda is recalling certain model year 2002 VTX1800 motorcycles manufactured between August 14 and October 4, 2001. The swingarm may not have been properly welded.

    Remedy: Honda will notify owners and dealers will inspect the weld and, if necessary, replace the swingarm free of charge. The safety recall began on September 25, 2009. Owners may contact Honda…

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    2012-05-14Audit queryClosed 2013-05-13 Southern Honda Powersports

Buy-smart checklist

2002 Honda VTX1800 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Suspension: 16 reports on file for this year.
  • Power train: 13 reports on file for this year.
  • Engine and engine cooling: 9 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 01V134000 · Power train
  • Recall 04V564000 · Structure
  • Recall 09V362000 · Structure
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2002 Honda VTX1800 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 2002 Honda VTX1800?
The most-reported component is suspension, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2002 Honda VTX1800 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.