Honda Vtx1800 2003
Vehicle Details: Consumer Complaints, Service Bulletins
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Where is the 2003 HONDA VTX1800 produced?
- The 2003 HONDA VTX1800 is produced in Barcelona , Spain.
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.
- DLR MSG - Stop S - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. As of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and oth
- DLR MSG - Honda - AIR BAGS: Dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. As of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
- SB-06-085 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL: Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models
- 08-040 - EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS: Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
- 07012005 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP: Stuck fuel pump. Honda. The wrench. *tt
- 05012005 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING: No start condition. To include honda vtx1800 2004. *tt
- 01012004 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: Trippy trip switch. Honda. The wrench. *tt
- 110102 - POWER TRAIN: Primary drive gear assembly. Honda technician newsletter. *tt
- 010702 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE: Information on servicing a stumble condition and fi light flash with no codes stored vtx1800c, r and s models. *tt
| Crash | Fire | Towed | Injured | Deaths | Failure Date |
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| No | No | N | None | None | 20160327 |
Just had rear tire replaced on my vtx 1800r at honda dealer. Was informed by technician that my rear bearing needs replaced. The bike only has 13,500 original miles on it. This seems way to early for this to have worn out already. I see on this forum that this problem is enormously common on the 1800s. Pretty disappointed in this. Ordering replacement parts and hoping the bearings have been upgraded in the last 13 years.
| No | No | N | None | None | 20141025 |
Noticed odd tire wear on the rear tire of the motorcycle while away from home. Tire seemed to have worn down very quickly. After another 100 miles ridden, noticed tread on left side of tire was worn down to the cords of the tire and very close to having a blow out. Removed tire and wheel to replace tire. Discovered that the bearing in the flange was destroyed, this bearing was on the same side of the tire that had worn down to the cords. Bearing had metal pieces loose inside and ball bearings were loose and scattered around bearing. I am the second owner of the motorcycle and have found no evidence of previous failure. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20130808 |
The rear wheel flange bearings were found damaged and missing. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20120805 |
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
| No | No | N | None | None | 20120327 |
Major front end wobble (especially if not gripping with both hands) between 35-50mph. Several hundred complaints online, but nobody has a 100% fix. Almost caused an accident during a turn with the wobble. Almost feels like you're going to lose control. Brought it to the honda dealership and they said several people have also brought in there bikes with the same issue, but no known fixes. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110531 |
When changing rear tire checked flange bearing and noticed bearing was coming apart. Seal gone and metal pieces present along with rough and loose bearings. 14,000 miles on 03 1800 vtx c. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20110228 |
Flange bearing worn at only 11,000 miles...Luckily i had to replace the rear tire for a 1200 mile trip i was getting ready to take or else it could of made for a really bad trip for something that i believe shouldn't happen after only this many miles...Spent 35 bucks and got them replaced.. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20100530 |
While removing the rear tire for replacement i noticed the flange bearing has failed. 11,000 miles, first time inspecting the bearing. Will replace with new bearings and possibly machine the flange for better fit. *tr
| No | No | N | None | None | 20090901 |
The rear flange bearing on my 2003 honda vtx 1800c failed resulting in a very scary driving situation for me. It hasn't happened since the initial failure on or about september 2 of last year, but the rear wheel is starting to turn a little harder again recently and i am looking into replacing the bearing soon. The dealership (honda/yahama of savannah, ga) replaced the bearing at my cost and told me that it just happens and it's a part of the design. I wasn't aware that this was supposed to be an item subject to wear and tear replacement. *tr