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Fuel systemPart report

2002 Honda VTX1800 Fuel system Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 63 total for the year
Median mileage
600miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2002 Honda VTX1800, 2% of the 63 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 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.

“Every 600 miles the plugs foul. Bike wont even start. Dealer has other vtx's with same problem. Doesnt no how to fix problem. He stated that Honda inc. Has been no help.”

NHTSA complaint #10005648, filed 2003-02, 600 miles

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Fuel system: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
200324%
200212%

Other parts of the 2002 Honda VTX1800

Suspension
14 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
13 complaints
Engine cooling
9 complaints
Body and structure
8 complaints
Wheels
6 complaints
Other or unknown
3 complaints
Tires
3 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Steering
2 complaints
Electrical system
1 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Latches, 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 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