2004 Honda Vt1100c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension:rear:shock Absorber (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator (1) · Power Train:driveline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (6)
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
Vehicle Speed Control:cables 2005-08-01 · 11218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during set-up remember to loosen the 6 mm bolts attaching the brake hose clamp on the right side and the speedometer cable clamp on the left side. the wrench. *tt
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2005-08-01 · 11218 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
during set-up remember to loosen the 6 mm bolts attaching the brake hose clamp on the right side and the speedometer cable clamp on the left side. the wrench. *tt
What owners report
2008-07-12 · Power Train:driveline · 21,000 mi“the drive line cover does not keep water from the drive line. this has caused damage to the drive line gears. there has not been an accident yet but there is an unusual noise. the dealer/manufacturer will do nothing even though an extended warranty was purchased. *tr…”
2005-06-01 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber“ dt: contact states due to a bolt left out of the rear shock while riding motorcycle the rear shock fell off. *ak …”
2004-08-30 · Power Train:manual Transmission:shift Pattern Indicator · 50 mi“on 2 separate occasions gear lever fell loose and hung down, but didn't separate. this occurred while pulling off the road and exiting a ramp. when this occurred the consumer was not able to steer the motorcycle. *ak…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.