2004 Honda VTX1300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 33 complaints for the 2004 Honda VTX1300, 37% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 33 37% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 1 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 1 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 23 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 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
Of the 24 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury.
What owners wrote
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.
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.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Honda VTX1300
- Suspension 25 complaints