2002 Honda VTX1800 power train problems
13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the power train on the 2002 Honda VTX1800 — 21% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Flange bearings were noticed to be disintegrating while changing out the tire on the rear rim of an 02, 1800 honda vtx with only 15000 miles. I have ordered new set of bearings to replace. *tr”
filed Aug 13, 2008
“The rocker shifter is not returning to center position. After you shift either up or down you have to manually put it back to center before you can shift to the next gear. *jb”
filed May 9, 2006
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLESCampaign 01V134000 · May 9, 2001
Related service bulletins
Primary drive gear assembly. Honda technician newsletter. *tt
110102 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 1, 2002
Power Train problems in other VTX1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 VTX1800 | 18 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Honda VTX1800
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.