Honda VTX1800 years to avoid
The Honda VTX1800 years to avoid are 2002, 2003 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2008 is the cleanest year on record.
149
Total complaints
3
Recall campaigns
2002–2008
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
VTX1800 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | High complaint rate | 66 | |
| 2003 | High complaint rate | 61 |
Every VTX1800 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2003avoid | 61 | 0 | |
| 2002avoid | 66 | 3 |
Common questions
What are the worst Honda VTX1800 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the VTX1800 years to avoid are 2002, 2003. The cleanest year on record is 2008.
What is the best year for the Honda VTX1800?
By complaint volume, 2008 has the cleanest NHTSA record among VTX1800 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Honda VTX1800 have?
Across all model years, the VTX1800 has 3 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 149 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.