There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Honda VT1100, but owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Honda VT1100 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 1 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2003 Honda VT1100 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Fuel System, Gasoline · reported Oct 21, 2003
Problems with motorcycle leaking gas. Motorcycle leaked when sitting in the sun until it was placed in the shade. Mechanic had the motorcycle three times and the problem continued. The honda rep never contacted the consumer regarding his motorcycle. Consumer feels this needed to be corrected/recalled to prevent a fire/ injuries.
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1 miles · reported Aug 25, 2003
There is a loud ticking noise coming from the lower right side of my engine that ends at the right front head.this has been going on from the first day I took delivery of my new motorcycle. When you first start it up it makes a slight ticking noise and it gets worse the longer you ride it. I have tried to get this fixed on my warranty and all I have been told is that it is a honda trait and just one of there quirks and to just "ride it and enjoy the bike". It is not a quirk. It is a serious valve train problem because the clearences are not correct when it came from the factory and as the…
Engine and Engine Cooling · at 1 miles · reported Aug 25, 2003
There is a loud ticking noise coming from the lower right side of my engine that ends at the right front head.this has been going on from the first day I took delivery of my new motorcycle. When you first start it up it makes a slight ticking noise and it gets worse the longer you ride it. I have tried to get this fixed on my warranty and all I have been told is that it is a honda trait and just one of there quirks and to just "ride it and enjoy the bike". It is not a quirk. It is a serious valve train problem because the clearences are not correct when it came from the factory and as the…
Power Train · at 25 miles · reported Mar 24, 2003
2003 honda motorcycle sabre 1100 cc. The "pivot bolt" and "acorn nut" that hold the shift pedal and linkage in place comes totally loose and virtually falls off every 50 miles. This happened on my first ride on the new motorcycle. Twenty-five miles out, the motorcycle was not shifting right. I looked down and saw the shift pedal hanging by the last thread on the bolt. I got off the road, used the handy tool kit honda provides, and tightened everything up. If it had come all the way off, it could have resulted in an accident, and would certainly have rendered the motorcycle inoperable, leaving…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Honda VT1100 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Honda VT1100 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2003 Honda VT1100?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (2 reports), followed by power train (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 1 miles.
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.