CarRecallWatchThe 2005 Honda VTX1800 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Power Train (1 report).
0Recalls
3Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2005 Honda VTX1800 recalls
No safety recalls on file for the 2005 Honda VTX1800.
Most common 2005 Honda VTX1800 problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Equipment | 1 |
What owners report
SUPERTRAPP/JARDINE IS AN OHIO COMPANY OFFERING MOTORCYCLE ACCESSORIES. I PURCHASED A 2005 HONDA VTX 1800 MOTORCYCLE WITH A JARDINE BACKREST INSTALLED. THIS BACKREST WAS A VERY EXPENSIVE, PREMIUM PRODUCT COSTING CONSIDERABLY MORE THAN THE COMPETITION. MY WIFE NOTICED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THE SIDE BRACKETS OF THIS BACKREST. I TOOK PHOTOS OF THE FATIGUE CRACKS AND SENT THEM TO SUPERTRAPP/JARDINE AND ASKED TO PURCHASE NEW BRACKETS AND SEND THE DEFECTIVE BRACKETS BACK FOR EVALUATION. THEY ASKED FOR PICTURES AND A RECEIPT FOR THIS BACKREST WHICH I NO LONGER HAVE. I SENT THE PICTURES AND THEIR RESPONSE WAS THAT THESE BRACKETS WOULD NOT BE A WARRANTY ITEM WITHOUT THE RECEIPT. THIS I BELIEVE IS A DESI
2005 HONDA VTX 1800R REAR FLANGE BEARING LOCATED IN THE REAR TIRE HUB ASSEMBLY. AFTER SEEING MANY FAILURES OF THIS BEARING I INSPECT IT EVERY TIME THE REAR TIRE IS REMOVED. BIKE HAS ONLY 22000 MILES ON IT. THIS IS THE 3RD ONE I HAVE PERSONALLY SEEN ON A VTX BIKE. THE CAGE OF THE BEARING HAD FULLY DESINIGRATED AND WAS NOT MUCH MORE THEN METAL STRIPS AND POWDER. I AM A MECHANIC BY TRADE AND WAS ABLE TO MAKE THER REPAIR MYSELF.
HONDA 2005 VTX 1800R1- REAR WHEEL BEARING FLANGE, AT 39774 MILES WHILE REPLACING REAR TIRE FOUND FLANGE BEARINGS TO BE FLATTENING ON ABOUT A THIRD OF BEARINGS, IT WAS FOUND BEFORE ANY DAMAGING FAILURE OCCURRED, NOT YET REPAIRED ,REPLACEMENT OF PART FORTHCOMING. *TR
2005 Honda VTX1800 questions
Does the 2005 Honda VTX1800 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2005 Honda VTX1800 at this time.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda VTX1800?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (1), Wheels (1), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Honda VTX1800 has been fixed?
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