2001 Honda VT1100Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2001 Honda VT1100, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2001 Honda VT1100 has problems

3 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine and engine cooling21
Tires10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

2001 Honda VT1100 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2001 vs. every other VT1100 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VT1100 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'00'01'03
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VT1100 owners report

Recent engine and engine cooling complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE TRAVELING 65 MPH OR FASTER THERE IS A "PINGING" AND A "SCREECHING" NOISE COMING FROM ENGINE. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED VEHICLE, AND CANNOT REPRODUCE THE NOISE. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK
Complaint 896179 · Sep 11, 2001
OIL GALLEY PLUG BLEW OUT OF CYLINDER HEAD CAUSING HOT OIL TO BE SPRAYED ONTO THE RIDERS LEGS CAUSING BURNS AND ONTO REAR TIRE CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL. THE ENTIRE MOTORCYCLE IS COVERED WITH OIL. PHOTOS AVAILABLE. PLEASE CONTACT ME A.S.A.P.
Complaint 746771 · Jun 13, 2001

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