2004 Honda VT1100cProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 3 owner complaints about the 2004 Honda VT1100c, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 12, 2008. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Honda VT1100c 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
Power train20
Suspension10

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

0 recalls

2004 Honda VT1100c recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other VT1100c 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 VT1100c median. How we score

'04'05'06'07
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What VT1100c owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THE DRIVE LINE COVER DOES NOT KEEP WATER FROM THE DRIVE LINE. THIS HAS CAUSED DAMAGE TO THE DRIVE LINE GEARS. THERE HAS NOT BEEN AN ACCIDENT YET BUT THERE IS AN UNUSUAL NOISE. THE DEALER/MANUFACTURER WILL DO NOTHING EVEN THOUGH AN EXTENDED WARRANTY WAS PURCHASED. *TR
Complaint 10234081 · Jul 12, 2008 · 21,000 miles
ON 2 SEPARATE OCCASIONS GEAR LEVER FELL LOOSE AND HUNG DOWN, BUT DIDN'T SEPARATE. THIS OCCURRED WHILE PULLING OFF THE ROAD AND EXITING A RAMP. WHEN THIS OCCURRED THE CONSUMER WAS NOT ABLE TO STEER THE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
Complaint 10090017 · Aug 30, 2004 · 50 miles

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