MYRModel Year Report

2003 Honda VTX1800

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2003 Honda VTX1800
RENDERED 2026-09-17T03:02:14.690Z

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.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda VTX1800 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2003 highlighted. 2002: 63 complaints 2002 2003: 53 complaints 2003 2004: 6 complaints 2004 2005: 3 complaints 2005 2007: 5 complaints 2007 2008: 2 complaints 2008
2003: 53 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.

POWER TRAIN 38%

38% of complaints: power train — 20 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing driveline and axle assembly.

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REAR DRIVE SIDE FLANGE BEARING TOTAL FAILURE 4 TIMES BEFORE 30000 MILES. BEARINGS TOTALLY GROUND DOWN AND ROUGH. T $220.00 A POP, IT IS BECOMING EXPENSIVE AND AN IMMINENT DANGER TO ALL RIDERS. *JS

NHTSA ODI report, 20120330

SUSPENSION 32%

32% of complaints: suspension — 17 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing rear and wheel bearing.

WHEELS 21%

21% of complaints: wheels — 11 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing hub.

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I HEARD A NOISE WHEN TURNING OR CORNERIG BOTH DIRECTIONS. REMOVED REAR WHEEL AND FOUND DRIVE FLANGE BEARING HAD FAILED BREAKING APART INTO SMALL PIECES. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120806

TIRES 6%

6% of complaints: tires — 3 distinct reports on file.

CRASH DEATH
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2003 HONDA VTX1800 MC BIKE STARTED TO SHAKE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT. TWO PEOPLE WERE KILLED*CW ACCORDING TO WITNESSES THE REAR TIRE STARTED TO SHAKE AS THE CONSUMER WAS RIDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100223

EXTERIOR LIGHTING 4%

4% of complaints: exterior lighting — 2 distinct reports on file, most commonly citing turn signal.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2003 Honda VTX1800 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for power train issues (20 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (17 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (11 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2003 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 2003 Honda VTX1800?

The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 38% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2003 Honda VTX1800 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.