2002 Honda VTX1800 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 2%of 63 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the electrical system of the 2002 Honda VTX1800, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,300 miles.
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.
“The contact stated while turning the ignition switch, the starter engaged and the motorcycle lurched forward. The kill switch and starter was not engaged, but the forward motion continued. The contact managed to force the kickstand downward and engage the clutch. The motorcycle stopped, but the engine continued running. After the battery was disconnected, the engine stopped. The dealer was contacted, but no repairs were made.”
NHTSA complaint #10151998, filed 2006-03, 6,300 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10032953May 9, 2008Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2002 Honda VTX1800
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsTires
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda VTX1800
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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