Honda VTX1300
2003–2007 only
2003–2007 Honda VTX1300 models have 88 classified complaints on record for these years specifically. The most common issue in this range is Tie rods, linkage, shaft and column, typically surfacing around 6,800 miles.
Computed directly from stored federal records for 2003–2007 model years only — not blended with the rest of this vehicle's production run. See the full Honda VTX1300 report for every year combined.
What breaks, and when — 2003–2007 only
Median onset: 6,800 miles. 2.6% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Typical repair: $270–$510 nationally.
Median onset: 15,000 miles. 5.3% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues. · Typical repair: $340–$640 nationally.
Median onset: 7,000 miles.
Median onset: 7,200 miles.
Typical repair: $280–$1,440 nationally.
Median onset: 13,000 miles.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 10,059 miles. 50.0% of these reported an injury, a death, or a crash with fire.
Tends to show up later than this model's other issues.
Median onset: 7,200 miles.
Median onset: 1 miles.
Tends to show up earlier than this model's other issues.
From owner-filed complaints to NHTSA, not independently verified. Federal mileage reporting on recent complaints is sparse — see how it works. Cost ranges are national estimates from book labor hours and parts pricing, not this vehicle's actual repair history — they don't account for your location or shop type.
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Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation — complaints and recalls, scoped to 2003–2007 model years. See the full Honda VTX1300 report for every year and full specs/safety data.