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2003 Honda Fsc600 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 4 complaints on file for the 2003 Honda Fsc600 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 3 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

4

NHTSA complaints

3

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2003 compare to other Fsc600 years?

Fsc600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted4 complaints2002: 1 complaints2003: 4 complaints2004: 0 complaints2007: 1 complaints2009: 1 complaints2010: 1 complaints
Fsc600 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2003 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2003 Honda Fsc600 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Fuel System125%
Other125%
Steering125%
Body & Structure125%

Does the 2003 Honda Fsc600 have recalls?

3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V290000Body & StructureJune 25, 2004 · 7,494 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE MAIN STAND IS ATTACHED TO THE FRAME WITH TWO BRACKETS, NUTS AND BOLTS. THE NUTS ARE SPOT-WELDED TO THE BRACKETS. IF CLEARANCE EXISTS BETWEEN THE NUT AND BRACKET, THE SPOT WELDS MAY BE BROKEN WHEN THE BOLT IS TORQUED.

Consequence

OVER TIME, A BOLT CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT. THE MAIN STAND COULD PARTIALLY OR COMPLETELY DETACH FROM THE FRAME, INTERFERING WITH OR DAMAGING THE REAR WHEEL, AND INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH WITHOUT WARNING. A COMPLETELY DETACHED STAND FALLING ON THE ROADWAY ALSO CREATES A HAZARD FOR OTHER VEHICLES.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW BRACKETS, LONGER BOLTS AND LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON JUNE 29, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

04V163000Fuel SystemApril 12, 2004 · 2,497 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.

Consequence

ENGINE VIBRATION OR RIDING ON BUMPY ROADS COULD CAUSE THESE TANKS TO CRACK AND LEAK. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL PERFORM AN INSPECTION PROCEDURE THAT IDENTIFIES DEFECTIVE FUEL TANKS. IF THE FUEL TANK FAILS THE INSPECTION, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE IT WITH AN UPDATED FUEL TANK. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING APRIL 16, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

03V513000SteeringDecember 10, 2003 · 4,997 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMP AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH.

Consequence

THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL TWO LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMPS, ADD WASHERS BETWEEN THE LOWER CLAMPS AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER, AND INSTALL NEW LOCKNUTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON DECEMBER 11, 2003. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW FROM SCHRODER'S HONDA. AFTER THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS COMPLETE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE 3 RECALLS THAT NEED TO BE PERFORMED, WE SCHEDULED A DATE TO DO THEM AT THAT TIME. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DO THE RECALLS THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO DO THEM AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · October 11, 2005

“PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW FROM SCHRODER'S HONDA. AFTER THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS COMPLETE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE 3 RECALLS THAT NEED TO BE PERFORMED, WE SCHEDULED A DATE TO DO THEM AT THAT TIME. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DO THE RECALLS THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO DO THEM AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · October 11, 2005

“PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW FROM SCHRODER'S HONDA. AFTER THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS COMPLETE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE 3 RECALLS THAT NEED TO BE PERFORMED, WE SCHEDULED A DATE TO DO THEM AT THAT TIME. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DO THE RECALLS THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO DO THEM AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · October 11, 2005

“PURCHASED VEHICLE NEW FROM SCHRODER'S HONDA. AFTER THE PURCHASE TRANSACTION WAS COMPLETE, THEY INFORMED ME THAT THERE WERE 3 RECALLS THAT NEED TO BE PERFORMED, WE SCHEDULED A DATE TO DO THEM AT THAT TIME. WHEN I BROUGHT THE VEHICLE BACK TO DO THE RECALLS THEY WERE TOO BUSY TO DO THEM AND…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · October 11, 2005

2003 Honda Fsc600 — common questions

Is the 2003 Honda Fsc600 reliable?

The record is thin — 4 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 3 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2003 Honda Fsc600 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns affecting the 2003 Honda Fsc600. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.