2005 HONDA VTX1800
0 recalls — 4 complaints — 9 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| EQUIPMENT | 1 |
STRUCTURE
Jul 25, 2019
Incident date: Jun 3, 2019
SUPERTRAPP/JARDINE IS AN OHIO COMPANY OFFERING MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES. I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA VTX 1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH A JARDINE BACKREST INSTALLED. THIS BACKREST WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE, PREMIUM PRODUCT COSTING CONSIDERABLY MORE THAN THE COMPETITION. MY WIFE NOTICED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SIDE BRACKE... Read more
EQUIPMENT
Jul 25, 2019
Incident date: Jun 3, 2019
SUPERTRAPP/JARDINE IS AN OHIO COMPANY OFFERING MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES. I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA VTX 1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH A JARDINE BACKREST INSTALLED. THIS BACKREST WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE, PREMIUM PRODUCT COSTING CONSIDERABLY MORE THAN THE COMPETITION. MY WIFE NOTICED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SIDE BRACKE... Read more
WHEELS
Apr 2, 2010
Incident date: Mar 24, 2010
2005 HONDA VTX 1800R REAR FLANGE BEARING LOCATED IN THE REAR TIRE HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER SEEING MANY FAILURES OF THIS BEARING I INSPECT IT EVERY TIME THE REAR TIRE IS REMOVED. BIKE HAS ONLY 22000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE 3RD ONE I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN ON A VTX BIKE. THE CAGE OF THE BEARING HAD FULL... Read more
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
May 15, 2009
Incident date: Apr 19, 2009
HONDA 2005 VTX 1800R1- REAR WHEEL BEARING FLANGE, AT 39774 MILES WHILE REPLACING REAR TIRE FOUND FLANGE BEARINGS TO BE FLATTENING ON ABOUT A THIRD OF BEARINGS, IT WAS FOUND BEFORE ANY DAMAGING FAILURE OCCURRED, NOT YET REPAIRED ,REPLACEMENT OF PART FORTHCOMING. *TR
Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 HONDA VTX1800
9 manufacturer communications from 8 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 2 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
| 355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS | 1 |
| 117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 1 |
| 112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | 1 |
| 113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY | 1 |
DLR MSG - Honda
Aug 6, 2014
140000 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.
DLR MSG - Stop S
Jul 23, 2014
140000 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
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
112000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
SB-12-002
Jan 12, 2012
113000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
HONDA: ON SOME MODEL VEHICLES, THERE IS AN ALTERNATOR/STARTER TESTER (AST) MODULE CAPABLE OF TESTING ALTERNATORS, INSTALLED ON GR8 DIAGNOSTIC BATTERY STATION. *PE
08-040
May 31, 2008
355100 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE
SB-06-085
May 9, 2008
117000 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
07012007
Jul 1, 2007
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
STUCK FUEL PUMP CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE NOT TO START AT SET-UP. *KB
07012005
Jul 1, 2005
072100 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
STUCK FUEL PUMP. HONDA. THE WRENCH. *TT
06012005
Jun 1, 2005
350000 EQUIPMENT
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY - THE SPEEDOMETER AND ODOMETER/TRIPOMETER ON THIS MODEL DISPLAYS EITHER MPH OR KPH MODES. *NM
NHTSA Safety Investigations — HONDA VTX1800
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE04063
Opened: Sep 15, 2004 — Closed: Jan 21, 2005
UNINTENDED SIDE-STAND DEPLOYMENT
THIS PE WAS OPENED TO EXAMINE REPORTS OF UNINTENDED MOTORCYCLE SIDE-STAND DEPLOYMENT WHILE UNDERWAY.IF THE STAND DEPLOYS WHILE THE MOTORCYCLE IS BEING RIDDEN, THE SIDE-STAND INTERLOCK (DESIGNED TO PREVENT RIDING WITH THE STAND DEPLOYED) WILL CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL.ADDITIONALLY, SUDDEN, UNINTENDED... Read more
HONDA VTX1800 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HONDA VTX1800 across all model years (2002–2002).
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Total Recalls
149
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
2
Reported Deaths