Honda VTX1300 years to avoid
The Honda VTX1300 years to avoid are 2004 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
279
Total complaints
1
Recall campaigns
2003–2009
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
VTX1300 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | High complaint rate | 90 |
Every VTX1300 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2007 | 47 | 1 | |
| 2006 | 43 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 54 | 0 | |
| 2004avoid | 90 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 42 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Honda VTX1300 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the VTX1300 years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Honda VTX1300?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among VTX1300 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Honda VTX1300 have?
Across all model years, the VTX1300 has 1 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 279 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.