2004 Honda VTX1800 Problems
- Complaints
- 6filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 17,050miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda VTX1800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda VTX1800. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by wheels (3) and suspension (2). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 17,050 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 6 technical service bulletins for this model year.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Wheels3 50%
- Suspension2 33%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “When my motorcycle reached 8,000 miles it had a high speed whine, when I had a new tire installed , I found the rear wheel bearings were in pieces. I now have 18,000 miles on it and again the bearings are out. I believe there is a problem that Honda knows about . If one of these motorcycles has a bearing lock up at highway speeds it could be fatal.”
NHTSA complaint #10230882, filed 2008-06, 8,000 milesWheels: “2004 Honda vtx 1800c motorcycle with 57,000 miles. While replacing rear tire, I inspected rear flange bearing and by simple observation noted that about half the ball bearings were missing. First time failure on this motorcycle. Having the flange bearings and the main wheel bearings replaced with new bearings.”
NHTSA complaint #10275148, filed 2009-06, 57,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 9,662 and 22,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Honda VTX1800 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…
- 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…
- 10018357Jul 1, 2005Fuel system. Stuck fuel pump. Honda. The wrench.
- 10016287May 1, 2005Engine cooling. No start condition. To include honda vtx1800 2004.
Other model years of the Honda VTX1800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 1,950 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 6 | 17,050 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 53 | 11,000 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
| 2002 | 63 | 15,000 | 3 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Honda VTX1800 have?
NHTSA recorded 6 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda VTX1800 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Honda VTX1800 is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 4 complaints (67% of the total), followed by wheels with 3.
Has the 2004 Honda VTX1800 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 2004 Honda VTX1800 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 17,050 miles and the middle half falls between 9,662 and 22,000 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
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.
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.