2003 Honda Vt1100 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (2) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
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
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
What owners report
2003-10-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly“problems with motorcycle leaking gas.*mr motorcycle leaked when sitting in the sun until it was placed in the shade. mechanic had the motorcycle three times and the problem continued. the honda rep never contacted the consumer regarding his motorcycle. consumer feels this needed to be corrected/recalled to prevent a fire/ injuries. *ph…”
2003-08-25 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 1 mi“there is a loud ticking noise coming from the lower right side of my engine that ends at the right front head.this has been going on from the first day i took delivery of my new motorcycle. when you first start it up it makes a slight ticking noise and it gets worse the longer you ride it. i have tried to get this fixed on my warranty and all i hav…”
2003-03-24 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 25 mi“2003 honda motorcycle sabre 1100 cc. the "pivot bolt" and "acorn nut" that hold the shift pedal and linkage in place comes totally loose and virtually falls off every 50 miles. this happened on my first ride on the new motorcycle. twenty-five miles out, the motorcycle was not shifting right. i looked down and saw the shift pedal hanging by the …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.