2002 Honda VTX1800 suspension problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2002 Honda VTX1800 — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Honda 2002 vtx 1800rs during rear tire replacement at 36k miles discovered wheel bearing on the right side (brake side) was very bad...had no warning, no wheel wobble, wheel turned free, but wouldn't have been very long. Axle shaft discolored, no reason for this failure! All rear bearings replaced!…”
filed May 20, 2010
“Tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda vtx1800c. While the contact was driving 50 mph, he noticed that the rear tire felt different as if it were not properly aligned. The vehicle also pulled to the left. He heard clunking noises and the weld on the swing arm driveshaft housing failed. The contact took…”
filed Nov 14, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other VTX1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 VTX1800 | 17 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda VTX1800
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.