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2006 Honda VTX1300 recalls and problems

There are no safety recalls for the 2006 Honda VTX1300, but owners have filed 35 complaints with NHTSA.

Recalls
0
Complaints
35
Crashes / fires
1 / 0
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2006 Honda VTX1300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2006 Honda VTX1300 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Steering23
Electrical System6
Suspension5
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Exterior Lighting1
Wheels1
Fuel System, Other1
Structure1
Tires1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel — 2
  • Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch — 1
  • Electrical System › Starter Assembly — 1
  • Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
  • Electrical System › Ignition — 1
  • Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar — 1
  • Suspension › Front › Wheel Bearing — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 6,800 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 2006 Honda VTX1300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Steering · at 30,000 miles · reported Oct 16, 2020
The front end starts to get the death wobble when let off the gas going around 45 MPH. And it is starting to do it at more speeds now. But that is when it is the worst. Can't take both hands of the handle bars or grip it lightly or else it will shake to much and cause me to wreck.
Electrical System · at 18,500 miles · reported May 22, 2019
My starter magnet shorted out & burned connecting plug & electrical harness. My bike was parked in garage like always. I went out in morning to start bike & nothing happened, a few seconds later I notice a burned smell & immediately turned off key. I then disconnected my battery & started to look for the problem. After the battery checked out to be good , I started checking fuses , when I notice the string burned smell from the starter magnet area , the main fuse was still good but noticed the connector plug slightly melted. Upon further inspection of plug, I noticed the connectors & some…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 15,000 miles · reported Mar 21, 2019
Petcock is leaking they were recalled on the 07-09 but not the 06 when its the exact same problem started happening while I was riding
Suspension · at 30,000 miles · reported May 31, 2017
The contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300 motorcycle. While driving approximately 35-55 MPH, the vehicle wobbled while accelerating and decelerating. The pioneer equipment honda dealer determined that the failure could be due to the wheel bearing or tires; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 30,000.
Steering · at 6,800 miles · reported May 4, 2016
When driving above 25 or 30 MPH the handlebars shake violently. This is an ongoing problem. Tried new tires, did not fix the problem

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2006 Honda VTX1300 have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2006 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 2006 Honda VTX1300?

Owners report steering problems most often (23 reports), followed by electrical system (6). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 6,800 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.