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2002 Honda VTX1800 vs 2003 Honda VTX1800

Complaints, recalls, TSBs, investigations and safety ratings side by side, from official federal data. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Raw complaint counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Metric2002 Honda VTX18002003 Honda VTX1800
NHTSA complaints6353
Recall campaigns30
Service bulletins (TSBs)189
Investigations20
Crash reports21
Fire reports00
NCAP overall rating
EPA MPG (combined)
Median reported mileage15,000 mi11,467 mi

Reported problems side by side

ComponentHonda VTX1800Honda VTX1800
Suspension1417
Power Train1318
Wheels611
Engine and Engine Cooling92
Structure81
Tires33
Steering22
Fuel System, Other11

Symptoms owners describe

Stalling100
Vibration / shaking50

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Method. Complaints are unique NHTSA reports. A vehicle that sold more units will naturally accumulate more complaints — use shares and read the underlying reports before drawing conclusions.