2003 Honda VTX1300 steering problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the steering on the 2003 Honda VTX1300 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bad wobble in steering/bearing between 30 and 50 mph. When this is going on in a curve you nearly loose control it convulsive wobble grows. Not hard to find numerous complaints about this condition even on these bikes right from the dealer. *tr”
filed Jul 31, 2012
“I am the owner of a 2003 honda vt1300s. This motorcycle has a deceleration "wobble" at 35-45 mph. It is felt at the handlebars even while having both hands on them. Many vtx owners I know have the same problem. I'm concerned about this issue because it really feels as if the steering head would…”
filed Aug 3, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Steering problems in other VTX1300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 VTX1300 | 25 | 69% |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 22 | 63% |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 32 | 68% |
| 2004 VTX1300 | 33 | 42% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda VTX1300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.