2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 28 owner complaints on record; most reports concern engine and engine cooling.
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recalls
28
owner complaints
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fire reports
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typical failure mileage, mi
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
No fire reportsNo recall campaigns
Common problems
Computed from 28 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Limited data: only 28 complaints on record for this model year - too few for percentage statistics. Bars show raw report counts; read them as individual owner reports, not reliability rates.
Engine And Engine Cooling (engine, radiator, overheating)9 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)3 complaints
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)2 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)2 complaints
Power Train (transmission, axles, driveline)2 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)2 complaints
“The frame is cracked. Honda had a recall that is no longer honored. Honda customer service said bike was repaired but there is no evidence of that or it recracked. This is definitely a safety issue. It was discovered by service on 9/12/13”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Sep 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 2003 honda 900f (na). While riding 20 mph on wet road conditions, the shifter fell off and the contact could not change gears. The failure occurred while driving in sixth gear. He was injured while getting off of the bike. The dealer stated that they would inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 2,321.”Owner report · Power Train · Oct 2008
“Final drive flange bearing failure,2003 honda vtx 1800 retro model motorcycle, I was replacing a worn tire and inspected the flange bearings,both were no good,ball bearings and seal missing from one and the other did not turn,my dealer replaced them both under my extended warranty. *jb”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Nov 2005
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“Consumer stated that the speedometer was inaccurate. The reading was off by about 10%. Consumer contacted the manufacturer, and was told that this was common and that they were allowed 10% deviation. *ak *nm”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Jul 2004
“(1) front end wobbles excessivly between 30 and 45 miles per hour (2) so far no crashes but the wobble is dangerous (3) have not been able to correct problem. *ak”Owner report · Suspension · May 2004
“While driving 35 mph vehicle stalled. Consumer managed to pull over and restarted the vehicle. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. *ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Feb 2004
“The consumer complained about a fuel injection problem with his vehicle which caused the speed to drop 3 to 5 mph . This occurred while driving 20 to 50 mph. *ak *ph *nm”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Dec 2003
“Severe wheel/tire bounce between 35 and 60 mph. Dealer trued and balanced front and rear wheels/tires. Helped situation some, but is still noticable at cruising speeds. Causes stress and discomfort when riding as well as being potentially hazardous if wheel/tire fails. Technician said after the 3rd service, "that's the smoothest riding 750 I've ever been on." I don't think he really wanted to deal with it on saturdays. I feel honda should evaluate this situation more seriously to prevent possible injuries or death to their riders.*ak”Owner report · Wheels · Oct 2003
“Honda motorcycle model cb900f. While riding the bike I can smell exauhst fumes. Once I arrive at any destination my clothes and body smell horriblly like the fumes as well. I have had sneezing fits as well as a result of what I am breathing on the bike.*ak”Owner report · Engine And Engine Cooling · Sep 2003
“While driving at 40 mph, the front wheel came off without notice. *ak the handlebar was not properly secured to the steering shaft. (freeplay from left to right) this caused the driver to lose balance and control of the scooter. *scc *jb”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2003
When filing, owners marked a crash in 3 of these complaints and injuries in 5 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
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Is the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle reliable?
NHTSA has 28 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle. The most complained-about area is engine and engine cooling.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.