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2006 Honda VTX1800nProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2006 Honda VTX1800n, most often about the power train. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints23 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage4kPower train, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 9, 2014. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2006 Honda VTX1800n 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
Power train11
Service brakes11

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

1 recall

2006 Honda VTX1800n 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

2006 vs. every other VTX1800n 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 VTX1800n median. How we score

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

What VTX1800n owners report

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

I AM THE UNFORTUNATE OWNER OF A HONDA VTX 1800N THAT HAS THE ALL TO WELL KNOWN REAR FLANGE BEARING DEFECT. THIS ISSUE HAS BEEN REPORTED BY HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE TO NHTSA AND ON SEVERAL OTHER WEBSITES YET NHTSA HAS IGNORED THE PROBLEM. AFTER RESEARCHING IT I FOUND ALL OF THESE COMPLAINTS AS WELL:…
Complaint 10281786 · Aug 26, 2009 · 3,900 miles

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