2003 Honda VTX1300 suspension problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Honda VTX1300 — 31% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Bad wobble in steering/bearing between 30 and 50 mph. When this is going on in a curve you nearly loose control it convulsive wobble grows. Not hard to find numerous complaints about this condition even on these bikes right from the dealer. *tr”
filed Jul 31, 2012
“Rear flange bearing in vtx 1300 came apart, looked at bearing while changing rear tire. Replace 2004 and 2003 vtx s bearing while changing rear tire. Replace bearing # 91052-kz4-j21. *tr”
filed Jun 8, 2008
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other VTX1300 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 VTX1300 | 12 | 33% |
| 2006 VTX1300 | 5 | 14% |
| 2005 VTX1300 | 5 | 11% |
| 2004 VTX1300 | 25 | 32% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Honda VTX1300
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.