2006 Honda VTX1300
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Owner complaints
35 complaints1 involved a crash2 injuries
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Latest complaints
- Steering · Suspension
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
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…
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 wiring were burnt.
- Fuel/propulsion system · Unknown or other
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 › Front › Wheel bearing
TL* 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
The bike wobbles and shakes very bad when decelerating from 45 mph. This occurs on straight or while turning.
- Steering
When driving above 25 or 30 mph the handlebars shake violently. This IS an ongoing problem. Tried new tires, did not fix the problem
- Steering
Wobble when driving. wobble gets much worse when 1 or 2 hands are not firmly on handlebars. Gets much worse during deceleration. *tr
- Steering
Honda vtx 1300c.. Bought used.. Noticed that at an approx. Speed the front end would start to wobble.. Spoke to the dealer and they had never heard of such a thing before.. Tires are new and aligned. *tr
- Steering
Severe steering wobble on deceleration from any speed. Gets worse if I take hands off bars, bad enough to crash. *tr
- Steering · Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Handlebars shake between 35-45 mph now even at higher speeds, wobble. Go into a turn it seems to drop just a little enough to scare the s--- out of you. I see you have several complaints on this problem. Can you let me know your findings, please. With all the complaints I just assumed you have not…
Handlebars shake between 35-45 mph now even at higher speeds, wobble. Go into a turn it seems to drop just a little enough to scare the s--- out of you. I see you have several complaints on this problem. Can you let me know your findings, please. With all the complaints I just assumed you have not had the time to investigate. This IS truly a dangerous problem. Someone may have already been hurt or worse. No one has proved the front steering bearings were bad. Something I thought you were suppose to investigate, after any complaint. *tr
- Steering
Extreme steering wobble with light or single handed grip handle bars. Very severe! *tr
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx 1300 motorcycle. While driving various speeds, the steering and front end of the vehicle would vibrate violently. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, but was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 5,000.
- Steering
The steering will shake/vibrate at speeds between 25-40mph, sometimes more violently than others. the front bearing was inspected and appeared to be ok. The front tire was recently replaced and the problem persisted. This has been an ongoing issue since I purchased the vehicle new in 2007. *tr
- Steering
TL* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300c. The contact stated that while traveling various speeds, the steering failed to function properly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the failure could not be diagnosed. The manufacturer was contacted regarding the failure. The failure mileage was 19,786.
- Steering
My steering on my 2006 vtx1300c shakes when you let go of one side of the handlebars. If you take pressure off the grips with both hands the bike shakes violently. I just had two brand new tires put on the bike thinking it may have been one of the tires causing the issue. The problem continued even after the new tires were installed. *tr
- Suspension · Tires
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 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 towing yard. The failure was not investigated. The contact felt that the failure was caused by a defective bearing. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 16,118. Sm. updated 6/20/12 *cn
- Electrical system › Ignition · Electrical system › Wiring › Fuses and circuit breakers
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 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. updated 09/15/11 *bf the consumer stated the fuse to the ignition kept blowing when he started the motorcycle. The fuse was replaced several times. Updated 12/13/11
- Steering
Front wheel wobbles on 2006 honda vtx 1300r when slowing down through 45-40 mph. *tr
- Steering
2006 honda vtx 1300 retro: the front end wobbles during deceleration from speeds of about 30 mph. Changing the front tire temporarily reduces the problem, but it recurs. This has been going on since I bought it off the showroom floor in october 2007. *Tr
- Structure
TL* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300c motorcycle. The contact stated that the license plate bracket was defective and the license plate fractured from the motorcycle three times while driving 30 mph. The contact installed a steel plate to reinforce the license plate but the bracket also…
TL* the contact owns a 2006 honda vtx1300c motorcycle. The contact stated that the license plate bracket was defective and the license plate fractured from the motorcycle three times while driving 30 mph. The contact installed a steel plate to reinforce the license plate but the bracket also fractured and there was no way for the license to stay on the vehicle. the manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact that they were unaware of the failure and would not provide any assistance. the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 6,800 and the current mileage was 17, 2000.
- Fuel system, other
2006 honda vtx 1300 petcock leaking fuel onto the engine creating a safety hazard. *Tr
- Steering · Suspension
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 vehicle, and denies the problem despite repeated complaints. *Tr
- Steering
My 2006 honda vtx 1300r developed a steering wobble when decelerating between the speed of 35 -55 mph. I noticed this problem at 4500 miles. Currently the bike has 7000 miles and the problem IS getting worst, to the point I consider dangerous. The dealer attempted to tighten the head bearings, but…
My 2006 honda vtx 1300r developed a steering wobble when decelerating between the speed of 35 -55 mph. I noticed this problem at 4500 miles. Currently the bike has 7000 miles and the problem IS getting worst, to the point I consider dangerous. The dealer attempted to tighten the head bearings, but the repair did not correct the problem. After doing some research on the web, I found that other vtx owners were experiencing the same problem. According to others, the steering bearings are insufficient. They claim that after replacing this bearing the problem was solved. *Tr
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vtx1300 honda motorcycle started leaking gas out of fuel valve diaphragm onto the engine. The recall notice april 1, 2008 must have missed many motorcycles which should have been involved. *tr
- Steering
Severe shaking of the handle bars. Found that steering fork bearings were bad. Had to replace them. Less then 5000 miles on this vehicle. This could cause loss of control if not corrected. *Tr
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10128559Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.
- 10128531Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.
- 10043248Honda: on some model vehicles, there IS an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on GR8 diagnostic battery station.
- 10032953Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. No models listed.
- 10025523Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10018337Cooling fan ground. Honda the wrench.
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