2006 Honda VTX1300 Problems
- Complaints
- 35filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 6,800miles, 30 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2006 Honda VTX1300 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda VTX1300. The part named most often is steering, with 22 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system (5) and suspension (5). 30 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,800 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Steering22 63%
- Electrical system5 14%
- Suspension5 14%
- Fuel system4 11%
- Exterior lighting1 2.9%
- Other or unknown1 2.9%
- Body and structure1 2.9%
- Tires1 2.9%
- Wheels1 2.9%
Example complaints
Steering: “My steering on my 2006 vtx1300c shakes when you let go of one side of the handlebars. If you take pressure off the grips with both hands the bike shakes violently. I just had two brand new tires put on the bike thinking it may have been one of the tires causing the issue. The problem continued even after the new tires were installed.”
NHTSA complaint #10463522, filed 2012-06, 9,450 milesElectrical system: “My starter magnet shorted out & burned connecting plug & electrical harness. My bike was parked in garage like always. I went out in morning to start bike & nothing happened, a few seconds later I notice a burned smell & immediately turned off key. I then disconnected my battery & started to look for the problem. After the battery checked out to be good , I started checking fuses , when I notice the string burned smell from the starter magnet area , the main fuse was still good but noticed the connector plug slightly melted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209344, filed 2019-05, 18,500 milesSuspension: “The front end starts to get the death wobble when let off the gas going around 45 MPH. And it is starting to do it at more speeds now. But that is when it is the worst. Can't take both hands of the handle bars or grip it lightly or else it will shake to much and cause me to wreck.”
NHTSA complaint #11364765, filed 2020-10, 30,000 milesFuel system: “Vtx1300 Honda motorcycle started leaking gas out of fuel valve diaphragm onto the engine. The recall notice april 1, 2008 must have missed many motorcycles which should have been involved.”
NHTSA complaint #10282758, filed 2009-09, 124 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 30 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 3,602 and 14,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda VTX1300 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 6 on record; the latest 6 are shown.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. 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…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. 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…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. 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…
- 10018337Nov 1, 2005Engine cooling. Cooling fan ground. Honda the wrench.
Other model years of the Honda VTX1300
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 36 | 3,900 | 1 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2006 | 35 | 6,800 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2005 | 47 | 6,400 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2004 | 78 | 4,860 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
| 2003 | 35 | 3,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
All Honda VTX1300 model years · Best and worst years by complaints
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2006 Honda VTX1300 have?
NHTSA recorded 35 consumer complaints for the 2006 Honda VTX1300 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2006 Honda VTX1300 is reported most often?
Steering is named most often, in 22 complaints (63% of the total), followed by electrical system with 5.
Has the 2006 Honda VTX1300 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2006 Honda VTX1300 reported?
Among the 30 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,800 miles and the middle half falls between 3,602 and 14,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.