2005 Honda VTX1300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 32 complaints for the 2005 Honda VTX1300, 59% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 32 59% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 6,000 miles 22 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 2 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 2 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When steering problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 20 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 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 22 steering complaints that report mileage, the median is about 6,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries.
What owners wrote
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda vtx1300r motorcycle. The contact was riding the motorcycle at 20-25 MPH when the power steering failed. The contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a tree. The dealer denied any assistance with repairs to the vehicle. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was destroyed. The failure and current mileage was 20,000. Updated 10/21/11 the consumer stated the bike was hard to turn in a curve. The consumer went off the road, striking some trees.
I have a 2005 honda vtx 1300c and while decelerating, usually between 45 and 30 miles per hour, the handle bars and front end violently start to wobble from side to side. If I do not apply steady pressure on the handle bars, I could have an accident. This is extremely dangerous. I balanced and installed new tires, checked wheel bearings and tire pressure.