2006 Honda VTX1300: problems, recalls and reliability
0 recalls and 35 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (62% of complaints).
Data updated weekly
0
recalls
35
owner complaints
0
fire reports
7,148
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 campaignsWeak spot: steering (62%)Problems reported early (median 7,148 mi)
Common problems
Computed from 35 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
Steering (steering wheel, rack, power assist)62% · 21 complaints
Electrical System (battery, wiring, electronics)15% · 5 complaints
Suspension (shocks, springs, ride quality)9% · 3 complaints
Fuel System, Gasoline (fuel pump, tank, lines)6% · 2 complaints
Structure (body, frame, doors, rust)3% · 1 complaint
Fuel System, Other (fuel pump, tank, lines)3% · 1 complaint
“The front end starts to get the death wobble when let off the gas going around 45 mph. And it is starting to do it at more speeds now. But that is when it is the worst. Can't take both hands of the handle bars or grip it lightly or else it will shake to much and cause me to wreck.”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2020
“My starter magnet shorted out & burned connecting plug & electrical harness. My bike was parked in garage like always. I went out in morning to start bike & nothing happened, a few seconds later I notice a burned smell & immediately turned off key. I then disconnected my battery & started to look for the problem. After the battery checked out to be good , I started checking fuses , when I notice the string burned smell from the starter magnet area , the main fuse was still good but noticed the connector plug slightly melted. Upon further inspection of plug, I noticed the connectors & some wiring were burnt.”Owner report · Electrical System · May 2019
“Petcock is leaking they were recalled on the 07-09 but not the 06 when its the exact same problem started happening while I was riding”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Mar 2019
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“Wobble when driving. Wobble gets much worse when 1 or 2 hands are not firmly on handlebars. Gets much worse during deceleration. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Feb 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300 motorcycle. While driving approximately 35-55 mph, the vehicle wobbled while accelerating and decelerating. The pioneer equipment honda dealer determined that the failure could be due to the wheel bearing or tires; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.”Owner report · Suspension · May 2014
“Honda vtx 1300c.. Bought used.. Noticed that at an approx. Speed the front end would start to wobble.. Spoke to the dealer and they had never heard of such a thing before.. Tires are new and aligned. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300c. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 19,786.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2014
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx 1300 motorcycle. While driving various speeds, the steering and front end of the vehicle would vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2012
“My steering on my 2006 vtx1300c shakes when you let go of one side of the handlebars. If you take pressure off the grips with both hands the bike shakes violently. I just had two brand new tires put on the bike thinking it may have been one of the tires causing the issue. The problem continued even after the new tires were installed. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2012
“Tl* the contact owns a 2006 honda vt1300s motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding the motorcycle at 75 mph, he heard a noise coming from the rear and the rear tire blew out. The contact and the passenger were ejected from the vehicle. The insurance company had the motorcycle towed to a towing yard. The failure was not investigated. The contact felt that the failure was caused by a defective bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16,118. Sm. Updated 6/20/12 *cn”Owner report · Suspension · Apr 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2006 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
Cylinders2
FuelGasoline
TransmissionManual/Standard
Body stylesMotorcycle - Cruiser
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Is the 2006 Honda VTX1300 reliable?
NHTSA has 35 owner complaints and 0 recall campaigns on record for the 2006 Honda VTX1300. The most complained-about area is steering (62% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2006 Honda VTX1300 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 7,148 miles or less.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.