2003 Honda VTX1800 suspension problems
17 complaints about suspension have been filed for the 2003 Honda VTX1800, which is 28% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 17 28% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 14,000 miles 13 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When suspension problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 7 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 5 |
| 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
Of the 13 suspension complaints that report mileage, the median is about 14,000 miles, and 100% were reported before 60,000 miles.
None of the suspension complaints mention a crash, fire, injury or death.
What owners wrote
The rear wheel bearings on my honda vtx 1800 motorcycle 2003 model. Many people say these bearings fail. Should I be concerned?
When the rear tire was replaced, I had the technician check the condition of the rear flange bearings. They were very rough. I ordered two bearings and replaced them on 12/04/2008 with 14,465 miles on the motorcycle. Upon removal from the flange, the bearings were in a state of total failure.
Other problems reported for the 2003 Honda VTX1800
- Drivetrain & axles 21 complaints
Suspension problems in other years
- 2003
- 2002