CarRecallWatchThe 2003 Honda VT1100 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine And Engine Cooling (2 reports).
0Recalls
4Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2003 Honda VT1100 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2003 Honda VT1100.
Most common 2003 Honda VT1100 problems
Problem areas named in the 4 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 2 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
PROBLEMS WITH MOTORCYCLE LEAKING GAS.*MR MOTORCYCLE LEAKED WHEN SITTING IN THE SUN UNTIL IT WAS PLACED IN THE SHADE. MECHANIC HAD THE MOTORCYCLE THREE TIMES AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUED. THE HONDA REP NEVER CONTACTED THE CONSUMER REGARDING HIS MOTORCYCLE. CONSUMER FEELS THIS NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED/RECALLED TO PREVENT A FIRE/ INJURIES. *PH
THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MY ENGINE THAT ENDS AT THE RIGHT FRONT HEAD.THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY NEW MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU FIRST START IT UP IT MAKES A SLIGHT TICKING NOISE AND IT GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU RIDE IT. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED ON MY WARRANTY AND ALL I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS THAT IT IS A HONDA TRAIT AND JUST ONE OF THERE QUIRKS AND TO JUST "RIDE IT AND ENJOY THE BIKE". IT IS NOT A QUIRK. IT IS A SERIOUS VALVE TRAIN PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CLEARENCES ARE NOT CORRECT WHEN IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY AND AS THE MOTOR GETS HOTTER THE LOOSER THE VALVE TRAIN GETS. I HAVE TALKED TO 2 OTHER HONDA TECHNITIONS AT DIFFERE
THERE IS A LOUD TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF MY ENGINE THAT ENDS AT THE RIGHT FRONT HEAD.THIS HAS BEEN GOING ON FROM THE FIRST DAY I TOOK DELIVERY OF MY NEW MOTORCYCLE. WHEN YOU FIRST START IT UP IT MAKES A SLIGHT TICKING NOISE AND IT GETS WORSE THE LONGER YOU RIDE IT. I HAVE TRIED TO GET THIS FIXED ON MY WARRANTY AND ALL I HAVE BEEN TOLD IS THAT IT IS A HONDA TRAIT AND JUST ONE OF THERE QUIRKS AND TO JUST "RIDE IT AND ENJOY THE BIKE". IT IS NOT A QUIRK. IT IS A SERIOUS VALVE TRAIN PROBLEM BECAUSE THE CLEARENCES ARE NOT CORRECT WHEN IT CAME FROM THE FACTORY AND AS THE MOTOR GETS HOTTER THE LOOSER THE VALVE TRAIN GETS. I HAVE TALKED TO 2 OTHER HONDA TECHNITIONS AT DIFFERE
2003 HONDA MOTORCYCLE SABRE 1100 CC. THE "PIVOT BOLT" AND "ACORN NUT" THAT HOLD THE SHIFT PEDAL AND LINKAGE IN PLACE COMES TOTALLY LOOSE AND VIRTUALLY FALLS OFF EVERY 50 MILES. THIS HAPPENED ON MY FIRST RIDE ON THE NEW MOTORCYCLE. TWENTY-FIVE MILES OUT, THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT SHIFTING RIGHT. I LOOKED DOWN AND SAW THE SHIFT PEDAL HANGING BY THE LAST THREAD ON THE BOLT. I GOT OFF THE ROAD, USED THE HANDY TOOL KIT HONDA PROVIDES, AND TIGHTENED EVERYTHING UP. IF IT HAD COME ALL THE WAY OFF, IT COULD HAVE RESULTED IN AN ACCIDENT, AND WOULD CERTAINLY HAVE RENDERED THE MOTORCYCLE INOPERABLE, LEAVING ME STRANDED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. I ATTRIBUTED MY MISFORTUNE TO THE BOLT NOT BEING TI
2003 Honda VT1100 questions
Does the 2003 Honda VT1100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2003 Honda VT1100 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda VT1100?
Based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine And Engine Cooling (2), Power Train (1), Fuel System, Gasoline (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2003 Honda VT1100 has been fixed?
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