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Honda VTX1300 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 234 complaints about the Honda VTX1300 since 2003, and 1 recall has been issued. The 2004 model year has 78 complaints, more than any other year, led by steering and suspension problems.

1 year to avoidWorst: 2004
Owner complaints
234
Recalls
1
Worst year
2004
Model years
2003-2009

Honda VTX1300 years to avoid

More than twice the VTX1300's typical complaint count for a model year.

Best Honda VTX1300 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Honda VTX1300 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2003200420052006200720082009

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Honda VTX1300 problems

All model years combined.

  • Steering
    125
  • Suspension
    58
  • Acceleration
    16
  • Fuel system
    14
  • Electrical
    14
  • Wheels
    13
  • Transmission
    11
  • Engine
    6
  • Tires
    5
  • Body
    3
  • Lights
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1

Honda VTX1300 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2009951Electrical00
2008952Fuel system10
20077336Steering4,00011
20067435Steering6,80001
20056347Steering6,40002
20044578Steering5,30003Avoid
20037535Steering3,00000

Recalls 1

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Questions about the Honda VTX1300

What years of the Honda VTX1300 should you avoid?

2004. It has more than twice the Honda VTX1300's typical number of owner complaints for a model year; 2004 alone has 78, mostly about steering and suspension.

What is the best year for a used Honda VTX1300?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Honda VTX1300?

Steering, with 125 complaints across all years, followed by suspension (58) and acceleration (16).

How many recalls does the Honda VTX1300 have?

1 recall between 2003 and 2009. The 2008 model year has the most, with 1.

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