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SteeringPart report

2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle Steering Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
7%of 28 total for the year
Median mileage
134miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the steering of the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle, 7% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 134 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“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 end shakes. I, along with others who own this bike, have brought this up to our dealers and to Honda themselves and they claim there is nothing wrong with the bike.”

NHTSA complaint #10078407, filed 2004-06, 50 miles

“While driving at 40 MPH, the front wheel came off without notice. The handlebar was not properly secured to the steering shaft. (freeplay from left to right) this caused the driver to lose balance and control of the scooter.”

NHTSA complaint #10038151, filed 2003-10, 217 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200327%

Other parts of the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle

Engine cooling
9 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology