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2007 Honda VT1100C2Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2007 Honda VT1100C2, most often about the engine and engine cooling. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints21 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage2kEngine and engine cooling, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through January 21, 2009. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2007 Honda VT1100C2 has problems

2 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 cooling10
Structure11

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

1 recall

2007 Honda VT1100C2 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Other: owners/service/other manual

Recall 06V-270 · Jul 26, 2006 · 1,190,000 vehicles

Risk. THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2007 vs. every other VT1100C2 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 VT1100C2 median. How we score

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

What VT1100C2 owners report

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

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA SHADOW AERO VT11C27. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE OVERHEATED AFTER HE HAD IT FOR 53 DAYS. THERE WAS ANTIFREEZE ALL OVER THE GROUND AND HE NEARLY LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE. THE VEHICLE HAS BEEN IN THE SHOP FOR 45 DAYS AND THE DEALER REPLACED THE WATER…
Complaint 10255861 · Jan 21, 2009 · 2,000 miles

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