2004 Honda VTX1300 problems
Owners have filed 90 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda VTX1300. Steering is the most reported problem area, at 37% of complaints. After that come suspension (28%) and cruise control (10%).
At a glance
- Complaints
- 90 filed with NHTSA
- Most reported
- Steering 37% of complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 3 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
- Typical mileage
- 5,000 miles 62 complaints with mileage
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
Where the complaints are
Share of this model year's complaints by the part of the car involved. One complaint can name more than one part, so the shares can add up to more than 100%.
When problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 59 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 1 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Among the 62 complaints that report mileage, the typical (median) problem appeared at about 5,000 miles. For steering specifically, the median reported mileage is about 6,000 miles (24 complaints with mileage).
Safety-related details: 3 complaints mention a crash; 4 injuries reported.
Looking only at complaints filed within five years of the model year (so older and newer years are comparable), the 2004 ranks 1st most-complained-about out of 5 model years of the Honda VTX1300 with enough data (72 complaints in that window).
What owners wrote
A few complaints as filed, shortened and with personal details removed. The first ones are among the most serious reports for this model year; the rest are typical.
2004 honda crf-50 dirt bike, right front fork shaft is not strong enough to safely support the weight of the bike dueing normal operation. The slightest impact such as falling over while moving at speeds found at less than full throddle in first gear, such as a beginner would use, will cause the front fork shafts to bend resulting in a loss of steering control and a potential harmful condition.
The front wheel started to wobble and vibrate excessively. This caused the motorcycle to lock up, go straight, and end up in an accident at 55 MPH. This was the second time in 48 hours that the same problem occurred. Taken to dealer for checkup, but their results showed that the cause was undetermined.
I have a 2004 honda vtx 1300cc motorcycle, which has developed a large problem in the steering (wobble). This problem has been noted by hundreds of owners that I have seen on the web. I am replacing the front wheel bearings and the steering stem bearings to avoid being killed. That failure of the NHTSA to address this issue with honda is sickening. I guess people have to die before our wonderful government agencies will do their jobs; maybe not even then.
1-problem existed since day one 2-speedometer over states speed by 8%, resulting in drivers following tailgating, flashing high beams, and inducing road rage 3-purchased GPS which reports speed accurately for $400.
I own a 2004 honda vtx1300r motorcycle. There is a noticeable vibration on decel from an indicated speed of approx 45 MPH to about 30 MPH. The vibration is to the front tire and is felt through the handlebars. The vibration has been reported by other owners with very little satisfaction from honda. This is a continuing problem that raises safety concerns since it is centered on the steering component.