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2006 Honda VTX1800rProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2006 Honda VTX1800r, most often about the steering. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 31, 2013. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2006 Honda VTX1800r has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Steering
1Wheels
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2006 Honda VTX1800r 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.
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 VTX1800r 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 VTX1800r median. How we score
'06
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What VTX1800r owners report
Recent steering complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
AFTER GETTING A NEW SET OF TIRES PUT ON MY MOTORCYCLE, I NOTICED THAT THERE IS A WOBBLE THAT STARTS WHEN I DECELERATE ANYWHERE BETWEEN 40 AND 50 MPH WITH NO BRAKING AND IN A STRAIGHT LINE. I HAVE HAD THE BIKE BACK TO A DEALERSHIP AND THE MECHANIC THAT INSTALLED THE TIRES. THE FRONT TIRE WAS…
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