2003 Honda VTX1800 power train problems
18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2003 Honda VTX1800 — 34% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Rear drive side flange bearing total failure 4 times before 30000 miles. Bearings totally ground down and rough. T $220.00 a pop, it is becoming expensive and an imminent danger to all riders. *js”
filed Mar 30, 2012
“Rear tire was worn out upon replacing tire I inspected bearings and they fell out. Ordered new bearings on line and replaced them. *tr”
filed Nov 10, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Primary drive gear assembly. Honda technician newsletter. *tt
110102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other VTX1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VTX1800 | 13 | 21% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.