2007 Honda VTX1300: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 36 owner complaints on record; the weakest area is steering (60% of complaints).
Data updated weekly · latest recall Mar 2008
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“The fuel system petcock of my 2007 Honda VTX1300 motorcycle leaks fuel when positioned "on", as well as " on reserverve". This poses a safety issue in the event that an ignition source is near. My motorcycle has been backfiring, not maintaining idle, and spits and sputters when taking off. The spitting and sputtering has been happening since I bought the bike in 2008. I attributed it to cold starts. Until recently, when I noticed the leaking fuel from the petcock. There are no warning lights to alert me this issue.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2023
“My 2007 honda vtx-1300c has a wobble which is only noticeable when decelerating from 50 miles per hour. I found out that most if not all of the honda vtx series motorcycle have had cheap bearings put in the front forks. Usually the bad bearings wear out within a year's time, but since I bought the bike used in 2020 this problem was never fixed. This problem is easily corrected by putting in tapered bearings in!”Owner report · Steering · Jun 2020
“Front end wobble upon deceleration at around 30mph. I have spoken with several owners of like machines who are experiencing the same problem.”Owner report · Steering · Mar 2017
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“My 2007 honda 1300 vtx develops a violent wheel wobble upon acceleration and deceleration at around 40mph. This issue wears tires and is very dangerous if you are not prepared to react to the problem.I have spoken with other 1300 vtx owners and this is a very common problem on this particular model. Honda does not recognize the problem and does nothing to correct it. Honda should be held liable for repair and replacement of parts and replacement of front tires which show unreasonable wear in a short period of time and low mileage on he tires.”Owner report · Suspension · Sep 2016
“Upon deceleration above 45mph the handlebars will shake side to side violently. The last incident caused a wrist injury trying to stop the shaking handlebars. Motorcycle can be travelling in a straight line or in a turn to duplicate the concern. Any road surface can be used to duplicate issue. This concern has nearly caused a crash on a few occasions. Motorcycle has not been ridden since last incident for fear of crashing. Don't want to sell the motorcycle to someone with such a dangerous issue!”Owner report · Steering · Dec 2015
“When decelerating to below 50mph there is a significant wobble in the front end. This is a safety issue as driving in traffic it is a very concerning feeling to think it might cause an accident. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Apr 2015
“While riding the bike noticed that there is fuel leaking from the fuel valve diaphragm. I have reported this to the honda dealer ship for repair in allen tx but they stated there is no recall on this issue. Where as the NHTSA's website shows there is a recall. I will further report this to honda. *tr”Owner report · Vehicle Speed Control · Dec 2014
“Felt steering go unstable taking a turn. Then driving straight lifted hands off the handle bars and notice a violent shaking of the handle bars. Had my mechanic check the bike out. He could find nothing wrong with tires, loose nuts or bolts, miss-aligned parts or equipment. He said he too noticed wobbling and unstable steering in front end. He suggested the bearing need to be replaced as this is a dangerous malfunction. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Oct 2014
“Front end shakes, wobbles and vibrates violently, when you loosen your hand pressure from the handle bar grips. It will absolutely go "out of control" if you don't hold on tightly to the handle bars. This occurs at any and all speeds. (20 to 90 mph). There is something seriously wrong here. The previous owner now admits he noticed this problem at 300 miles, and didn't feel safe to ride it any more! Hence the low mileage, for a 7 year old motorcycle. I can now see excessive front tire tread wear, on the left side of center. I have to replace this tire now. *tr”Owner report · Suspension · Jan 2014
“Severe wobble started at only 6000 miles on the bike! It hits at around 40 mph; it is so bad that the handlebars will 'hop' back and forth and the bike will shake. The stock steering bearings are faulty yet honda claims nothing is wrong and will only replace it with another stock bearing. This is a known major issue among vtx owners. *tr”Owner report · Steering · Aug 2012
When filing, owners marked a crash in 1 of these complaints and injuries in 2 - self-reported to NHTSA, not verified accident statistics.
Recalls - 1 campaign
HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
Specifications
Factory options offered for the 2007 model year, decoded from the NHTSA vPIC database. Individual vehicles have one of each.
How other years compare
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Is the 2007 Honda VTX1300 reliable?
NHTSA has 36 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2007 Honda VTX1300. The most complained-about area is steering (60% of complaints).
At what mileage do 2007 Honda VTX1300 problems usually appear?
Half of the complaints that mention mileage were filed at 7,000 miles or less.
Does the 2007 Honda VTX1300 have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.