2007 Honda VTX1300 steering problems
Owners reported steering problems in 25 complaints for the 2007 Honda VTX1300, 53% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 25 53% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 4,000 miles 24 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 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 | 24 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 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 4,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 1 injury.
What owners wrote
Upon deceleration above 45MPH the handlebars will shake side to side violently. The last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. Motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. Any road surface can be used to duplicate issue. This concern has nearly caused a crash on a few occasions. Motorcycle has not been ridden since last incident for fear of crashing. Don't want to sell the motorcycle to someone with such a dangerous issue!
When decelerating to below 50MPH there is a significant wobble in the front end. This is a safety issue as driving in traffic it is a very concerning feeling to think it might cause an accident.