There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Honda VTX1300, but owners have filed 47 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Honda VTX1300 problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Steering | 32 | |
| Suspension | 5 | |
| Power Train | 3 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | |
| Wheels | 3 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 2
- Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
- Steering › Column — 1
- Suspension › Front — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery — 1
- Power Train › Driveline — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,400 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 2005 Honda VTX1300 complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Steering · at 1 miles · reported May 12, 2021
Death wobble from 30-65 on my motorcycle. It will cause a wreck, bike wobbles out of control because of faulty steering bearings on my honda vtx 1300c.
Steering · at 16,200 miles · reported Nov 28, 2017
Wheel and handle bar mt 2005 honda vtx 1300s has a serious front end wobble that impedes the safe operation of this vehicle at speeds 35 - 45
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 14,000 miles · reported Jan 10, 2015
While traveling down the freeway at approximately 70mph the motorcycle shut off randomly. I had just put fresh gasoline in the motorcycle. This had never happened before. I restarted the motorcycle without issue and proceeded down the freeway. Once I reached 70mph the motorcycle again shut off. I pulled over to the side and checked out my motorcycle. At this point I could smell gasoline. The petcock valve is leaky and based off of internet research this is an ongoing issue for honda vtx owners. There are recalls for other honda vtx's (2007, 2008) but not 2005. Please consider issuing a recall…
Wheels · reported Nov 8, 2014
11/08/2014 when I was replacing rear brake rotor I found pieces of flange bearing all over the inside the hub, the bearing simply fell apart with less than 32,000 miles. I heard noise at low speeds for a few weeks and I thought it was related to the brakes needing to be replaced. I read a lot of issues regarding this situation with 2004 it looks like it continued to the 2005 models also. Honda need to repair this issue or they are going to end with dead riders on their hands it the darn wheel locks up on them while on the highway!
Steering · at 6,208 miles · reported Oct 27, 2013
I received a 2005 honda 1300 vtx r in july, 2013 and shortly after taking it for a ride I noticed the front end began to wobble out of control as I loosened my grips from handle bars. I never completely let go of handle bars, I was just relaxing my grip due to stress on hands. The wobble was so extreme that bars were wanting to go left and right to point of jack-knifing and flipping bike. This is an ongoing problem even after I had replaced front tire with new one. I have noticed that the tread has worn down significantly, almost to wear bars in only 1800 miles even though I keep my tire…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Honda VTX1300 have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Honda VTX1300 as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda VTX1300?
Owners report steering problems most often (32 reports), followed by suspension (5). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,400 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.