2003 Honda VTX1800 suspension problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the suspension on the 2003 Honda VTX1800 — 32% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Just had rear tire replaced on my vtx 1800r at honda dealer. Was informed by technician that my rear bearing needs replaced. The bike only has 13,500 original miles on it. This seems way to early for this to have worn out already. I see on this forum that this problem is enormously common on the…”
filed Mar 28, 2017
“When changing rear tire checked flange bearing and noticed bearing was coming apart. Seal gone and metal pieces present along with rough and loose bearings. 14,000 miles on 03 1800 vtx c. *tr”
filed Jun 25, 2011
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Suspension problems in other VTX1800 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 VTX1800 | 14 | 22% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 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.