Honda Shadow years to avoid
No model year of the Honda Shadow stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Honda Shadow years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Honda Shadow complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Honda Shadow problems
All model years combined.
- Engine4
- Acceleration3
- Wheels2
- Suspension2
- Lights2
- Fuel system2
- Electrical2
- Transmission1
- Seats1
- Body1
Honda Shadow problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 75 | 10 | Acceleration | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2001 | 88 | 4 | Suspension | 0 | 1 | ||
| 2000 | - | 4 | Engine | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1997 | - | 4 | Electrical | 0 | 0 |
Recalls 0
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the Honda Shadow
What years of the Honda Shadow should you avoid?
No single model year of the Honda Shadow has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Honda Shadow?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Honda Shadow?
Engine, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by acceleration (3) and wheels (2).
How many recalls does the Honda Shadow have?
No recalls on record.
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