2006 Honda VTX1300 problems
Verdict · NHTSA data
A typical year for this model
The 2006 Honda VTX1300 sits mid-pack among VTX1300 years: 43 NHTSA complaints against a model median of roughly 43, with no recalls and no defect investigations.
The trouble concentrates in one system: steering issues account for 54% of all reports (23 of 43), far ahead of electrical system at 6.
43
NHTSA complaints
0
Recalls
0
Investigations
2
Crash-involved
0
Fires reported
4
Injuries
0
Deaths
—
NCAP overall
How does 2006 compare to other VTX1300 years?
What are the most common 2006 Honda VTX1300 problems?
| Component | Complaints | Share | vs prior year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 23 | 53% | ▼ down |
| Electrical System | 6 | 14% | ▲ up |
| Suspension | 5 | 12% | — flat |
| Fuel System | 4 | 9% | ▼ down |
| Tires & Wheels | 2 | 5% | ▼ down |
| Lighting | 1 | 2% | new |
| Other | 1 | 2% | ▼ down |
| Body & Structure | 1 | 2% | — flat |
Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA
Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.
“HONDA 2006 VTX 1300R - FRONT WHEEL WOBBLES IN THE SPEED RANGE OF APPROXIMATELY 35-50 MILES PER HOUR, AND IS WORSE ON DECELERATION. STEERING HEAD BEARING ARE SUSPECTED. WOBBLE STARTED AT APPROXIMATELY 2000 MILES OF VEHICLE SERVICE AND HAVE GOTTEN WORSE. DEALERSHIP REFUSED TO WARRANTY REPAIR THE…”
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA VTX1300. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH HE HEARD A POPPING NOISE AND THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO HAVE THE FAILURE DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND THE CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 13,000.…”
“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…”
“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA VTX1300. THE CONTACT LEANED THE VEHICLE TO THE RIGHT SIDE ON ITS FOOT PEG AND SIMULTANEOUSLY NOTICED THAT GASOLINE WAS LEAKING ONTO THE LOWER MUFFLER. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER AND THEY STATED THAT IT DID NOT HAVE ANY FAILURES. THE CONTACT DID NOT NOTICE…”
“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…”
2006 Honda VTX1300 — common questions
Is the 2006 Honda VTX1300 reliable?
It is close to typical for the VTX1300: 43 NHTSA complaints, 0 recalls, and no investigations on file.
What are the most common 2006 VTX1300 problems?
According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are steering (23 complaints), electrical system (6 complaints), suspension (5 complaints).
Does the 2006 Honda VTX1300 have recalls?
No. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2006 Honda VTX1300.
Which Honda VTX1300 years should you avoid?
Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the VTX1300 years to avoid are 2004. The cleanest record among VTX1300 years belongs to 2009.
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.