2006 Honda Vt600 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Visibility (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
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
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *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
What owners report
2011-04-09 · Visibility · 1,925 mi“both mirrors have corrosion in the reflective surface effecting the drivers ability to see the oncoming traffic approaching from behind which can effect the ability to make an emergency stop or manuver to avoid an accident or get out of a vehicles path that is unable to stop approaching the driver.…”
2008-09-03 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 800 mi“this is a recall for the 2006 vt600c fuel valve diaphragm part. i receive the recall but the local honda dealer has failed to replace the part saying it is back ordered. i need this part replaced. star city power sports is the company in roanoke, va 1-866-275-5144. *tr…”
2008-06-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 9,500 mi“brake failure on 2006 honda vt600. front brakes stick in stop position, preventing repeated breaking. front brake caliper drags on rotor. i need to check brakes and pump them before every ride, but i have been very concerned about my safety. visited dealer on may 24, 2008. service department recommended master cylinder kit, which would be orde…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.