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2001 Honda Shadow problems

The most common problem on the 2001 Honda Shadow is suspension. It has fewer complaints than a typical Shadow model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
88/100
Owner complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
3
Worst area
Suspension

The worst 2001 Honda Shadow problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1

Problems by type

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  • Suspension
    2
  • Acceleration
    1
  • Engine
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2001 Honda Shadow 3

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

What 2001 Honda Shadow owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Oct 25, 2001 · Engine · VA

During normal operation of 2001, honda, shadow deluxe 600 motorcycle engine stalls intermittently. Dealership has examined motorcycle four times, and could not remedy the problem. Please provide any additional information / attachments.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Acceleration · KY · crash

After opening throttle motorcycle took off in neutral and caused it to flip over. Dealer was notified, and made repairs at consumer's expense. *ak the motorcycle jumped in gear by itself before the consumer was ready. Kickstand was down and both feet were on the ground.

Filed Jun 11, 2001 · Suspension · WI

While driving motorcycle at speeds from 35 MPH and up a continuous loping is felt, at 40 MPH the tank shakes quite a bit, at 50 MPH front turn signals oscillate up and down, dealer stated wheel was found to be off by 20 grams, however after repair bike still rode the same, consumer feels there is a front end problem.

Filed Jun 6, 2001 · Suspension · MI

While traveling about 45mph on highway noticed that motorcycle vibrates.

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Questions about the 2001 Honda Shadow

Is the 2001 Honda Shadow reliable?

Owners have filed 4 complaints about the 2001 Honda Shadow, fewer than a typical Shadow model year.

What is the 2001 Honda Shadow year score?

The 2001 Honda Shadow scores 88 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Honda Shadow: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2001 Honda Shadow?

Suspension, with 2 complaints. Next is acceleration (1).

How many recalls does the 2001 Honda Shadow have?

No recalls on record.

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