2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle.

Most common 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems

Problem areas named in the 28 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Engine And Engine Cooling	9
Unknown Or Other	4
Electrical System	3
Suspension	3
Power Train	2
Steering	2
Fuel System, Gasoline	2
Structure	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Wheels	1

What owners report

2016-09-13, Unknown Or Other
THE FRAME IS CRACKED. HONDA HAD A RECALL THAT IS NO LONGER HONORED. HONDA CUSTOMER SERVICE SAID BIKE WAS REPAIRED BUT THERE IS NO EVIDENCE OF THAT OR IT RECRACKED. THIS IS DEFINITELY A SAFETY ISSUE. IT WAS DISCOVERED BY SERVICE ON 9/12/13

2012-11-02, Equipment
THERE ARE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS THAT MUST BE TORQUED TO SPECIFIC MANUFACTURER'S ASSEMBLY SPECIFICATIONS BY ALL HONDA POWERSPORTS DEALERS THAT ARE COMPLETING THE FINAL ASSEMBLY PROCESS FOR AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR COMPANY ON NEW HONDA MOTORCYCLES. IF THESE CRITICAL NUTS AND BOLTS ARE NOT TORQUED TO THE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS, THEN THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF UNDER TIGHTENED OR THEY CAN COME LOOSE IF OVERTIGHTENED AND THE TREADS STRIP. THIS CAN CAUSE A MALFUNCTION OF THE MOTORCYCLE THUS POSSIBLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT THAT CAN RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. SOUTHERN HONDA POWERSPORTS IN CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE HAS NEVER USED ACTUAL TORQUE WRENCHES (THAT GAUGE THE POUNDS OF PRESSURE

2008-11-04, Power Train
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA 900F (NA). WHILE RIDING 20 MPH ON WET ROAD CONDITIONS, THE SHIFTER FELL OFF AND THE CONTACT COULD NOT CHANGE GEARS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE DRIVING IN SIXTH GEAR. HE WAS INJURED WHILE GETTING OFF OF THE BIKE. THE DEALER STATED THAT THEY WOULD INSPECT THE VEHICLE. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 2,321.

2005-11-23, Unknown Or Other
FINAL DRIVE FLANGE BEARING FAILURE,2003 HONDA VTX 1800 RETRO MODEL MOTORCYCLE, I WAS REPLACING A WORN TIRE AND INSPECTED THE FLANGE BEARINGS,BOTH WERE NO GOOD,BALL BEARINGS AND SEAL MISSING FROM ONE AND THE OTHER DID NOT TURN,MY DEALER REPLACED THEM BOTH UNDER MY EXTENDED WARRANTY. *JB

2005-07-27, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
DT: OWNS A HONDA GOLDWING WHICH HAS BEEN MODIFIED INTO A CONVERSION MOTOR BIKE WHICH TURNED THIS INTO A 3 WHEEL VEHICLE. CONSUMER FELT THERE WAS AN ISSUE WITH THE BRAKES. THE BRAKE PADS DESTROYED THE ROTORS. CONSUMER DID NOT HAVE A SENSOR LIKE THOSE ON A CAR ,BUT THERE WAS ONLY 4-5,000 MILES BEFORE THE ROTOR WERE DESTROYED. BECAUSE HONDA WAS A DUAL BRAKING SYSTEM ,SO IF LOSING THE REAR STILL HAS THE FRONT BRAKES, THE MOTOR BIKE CONVERSION FRONT BRAKES WERE NOT MODIFIED BUT REAR BRAKES WERE CONVERTED. THE DESIGN OF THE SOFT ROTORS WAS A PROBLEM, AND THEY USED A IRON ROTOR WITH A MOTORCYCLE DISC PAD WHICH WAS STRONG AND HARD WHICH DESTROYED THE ROTOR. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE PADS BEGAN

2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle questions

Does the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle?

Based on 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (9), Unknown Or Other (4), Electrical System (3).

How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.