2004 Honda Vtx1800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Wheels (3) · Suspension (2) · Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Vtx1800 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
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
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2005-07-01 · 07012005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
stuck fuel pump. honda. the wrench. *tt
Engine And Engine Cooling 2005-05-01 · 05012005 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
no start condition. to include honda vtx1800 2004. *tt
What owners report
2012-08-21 · Suspension · 21,701 mi“final drive wheel bearing failure found during tire change. i understand this is commom failure on vtx1800. *tr…”
2010-09-21 · Wheels · 12,400 mi“flange bearing failure, totally disintegrated. no advanced warning. was in process of replacing rear tire. 12,400 miles on a 2004 honda vtx took hours to remove shredded metal. replaced with repaired unit. *tr…”
2010-06-08 · Wheels · 22,000 mi“change tire on 2004 honda vtx1800. bad bearings in rear tire. the bearing flange was completely gone. trying to find the best bearings right now to put back in. there is 22,000 miles on the motorcycle, did not notice the bad bearings the last tire change. *tr…”
2009-06-28 · Wheels · 57,000 mi“2004 honda vtx 1800c motorcycle with 57,000 miles. while replacing rear tire, i inspected rear flange bearing and by simple observation noted that about half the ball bearings were missing. first time failure on this motorcycle. having the flange bearings and the main wheel bearings replaced with new bearings. *tr…”
2008-06-12 · Suspension · 8,000 mi“when my motorcycle reached 8,000 miles it had a high speed whine, when i had a new tire installed , i found the rear wheel bearings were in pieces. i now have 18,000 miles on it and again the bearings are out. i believe there is a problem that honda knows about . if one of these motorcycles has a bearing lock up at highway speeds it could be fatal…”
2008-03-12 · Power Train:driveline:center Support Bearing · 9,662 mi“a common problem not recognized by honda in reference to a flange bearing failure in the rear wheel of 2004 vtx 1800c motorcycle. noticed when replacing rear tire due to regular tire wear. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.