2002 Honda VTX1800 transmission problems

13 complaints (21% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 14,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints: 13
of this car's complaints: 21%
typical mileage: 14,000
crashes: 1
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Axle assembly
4
Driveline: center support bearing
3
Driveline
2
Manual transmission: floor shift assembly
1
Axle hubs
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Honda VTX1800 transmission problems in other years

Related recalls

Power train: manual transmissionReported May 9, 2001 · 70 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: motorcycles. A transmission circlip was not seated correctly and could allow gears to lock.
Risk: This condition could result in a rear-wheel lockup, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will repair the transmission on these motorcycles. All owners were contacted by telephone and all vehicles have been repaired. This campaign is 100% completed.

Recall number 01V134000 · Recall details

What 2002 Honda VTX1800 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Apr 2, 2011 · Transmission · 22,956 miles · FL

Found while replacing rear tire,inside bearing coming apart.

Filed Oct 3, 2008 · Transmission · 24,000 miles · WA

Excessive bearing noise and all speeds. Cause was final drive flange bearing failure.

Filed Aug 13, 2008 · Transmission · 15,000 miles · ID

Flange bearings were noticed to be disintegrating while changing out the tire on the rear rim of an 02, 1800 honda vtx with only 15000 miles. I have ordered new set of bearings to replace.

Filed Jun 2, 2008 · Transmission · 68,000 miles · CO

Flange bearing failure.

Filed Feb 28, 2008 · Tires, Transmission · 13,653 miles · OK

Replacing the rear tire and the final flange bearing were half gone.

Filed May 9, 2006 · Transmission · 5,240 miles · WA

The rocker shifter is not returning to center position. After you shift either up or down you have to manually put it back to center before you can shift to the next gear.

Filed Apr 29, 2006 · Transmission · 17,300 miles · MO

Rear flange bearing on 2002 honda vtx1800 motorcycle failed.

Filed Mar 27, 2006 · Transmission · 4,874 miles · GA

2002 honda vtx1800c, VIN = [xxx] rear axle drive shaft bearing failure. Mileage on motorcycle = 4874 miles. *jb updated 07/16/2012 *js information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Feb 8, 2006 · Transmission · TX

1, tire change 2. Inside flange bearing notch 3. Replaced bearings, out of pocket expense. 4. Second failure of bearings. Inside bearings both time, first failure at 23,209 miles, second failure at 29,773 miles. 6,564 miles between failures. Seal on inside bearing blown out.

Filed Feb 5, 2006 · Transmission · TX

Rear wheel flange bearings failed on me 2002 honda vtx 1800 motor cycle. This is a common problem with these bikes and honda will not recognize this problem. This is a life and death problem.

Questions about the 2002 Honda VTX1800 transmission

Does the 2002 Honda VTX1800 have transmission problems?

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the transmission of the 2002 Honda VTX1800, 21% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2002 Honda VTX1800 transmission problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 14,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda VTX1800 transmission?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V134000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Honda VTX1800 have bad transmission?

The Honda VTX1800 model years with the most transmission complaints are 2003 (18 complaints) and 2002 (13 complaints).