2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (3) · Suspension:rear (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (2)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (8)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:caliper 2014-04-21 · IN-05-2014 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda mc: information provided regarding failure of replacing and installing the correct front brake caliper bolts. model ctx 1300. *pe
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2014-03-01 · HTN-14903 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda mc: technician newsletter is being provided on the updating of mcs tester, electrical component failure/repair verification, instructions for installation of accessory. *pe
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2016-09-13 · Unknown Or Other · 125,000 mi“the frame is cracked. honda had a recall that is no longer honored. honda customer service said bike was repaired but there is no evidence of that or it recracked. this is definitely a safety issue. it was discovered by service on 9/12/13…”
2012-11-02 · Equipment · 💥 crash“there are critical nuts and bolts that must be torqued to specific manufacturer's assembly specifications by all honda powersports dealers that are completing the final assembly process for american honda motor company on new honda motorcycles. if these critical nuts and bolts are not torqued to the manufacturer's specific specifications, then they…”
2008-11-04 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 2,321 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda 900f (na). while riding 20 mph on wet road conditions, the shifter fell off and the contact could not change gears. the failure occurred while driving in sixth gear. he was injured while getting off of the bike. the dealer stated that they would inspect the vehicle. the failure and current mileages were 2,321.…”
2005-11-23 · Unknown Or Other · 53,500 mi“final drive flange bearing failure,2003 honda vtx 1800 retro model motorcycle, i was replacing a worn tire and inspected the flange bearings,both were no good,ball bearings and seal missing from one and the other did not turn,my dealer replaced them both under my extended warranty. *jb…”
2005-08-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 20,000 mi“dt: owns a honda goldwing which has been modified into a conversion motor bike which turned this into a 3 wheel vehicle. consumer felt there was an issue with the brakes. the brake pads destroyed the rotors. consumer did not have a sensor like those on a car ,but there was only 4-5,000 miles before the rotor were destroyed. because honda was …”
2004-11-17 · Electrical System:ignition:switch“ignition switch failed to operate intermittently when starting. dealer was notified.*ak…”
2004-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“the consumer stated his friend can start his motorcycle with his keys, both vehicles have the same vin number. *jb…”
2004-07-15 · Unknown Or Other · 100 mi“consumer stated that the speedometer was inaccurate. the reading was off by about 10%. consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this was common and that they were allowed 10% deviation. *ak *nm…”
2004-06-17 · Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle Bar · 50 mi“2003 honda vtx1300s... during deceleration at about 40-45 mph the front end of the motorcycle will start to shake vigorously. took it to the dealer and they over torqued the head bearing which quieted it down a little. i feel this is not a good fix, but instead a "rig" of some sort to say that this bike does not have any problem with the front en…”
2004-06-14 · Suspension:front“(1) front end wobbles excessivly between 30 and 45 miles per hour (2) so far no crashes but the wobble is dangerous (3) have not been able to correct problem. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.