There are no safety recalls for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle, but owners have filed 28 complaints with NHTSA.
2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | |
| Unknown or Other | 4 | |
| Electrical System | 3 | |
| Suspension | 3 | |
| Power Train | 2 | |
| Steering | 2 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | |
| Equipment | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe — 3
- Suspension › Rear — 2
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine — 1
- Electrical System › Wiring › Fuses and Circuit Breakers — 1
- Exterior Lighting › Headlights › Switch — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control — 1
- Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 2,321 miles (median of owner reports).
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Recent 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Unknown or Other · at 125,000 miles · reported Sep 13, 2016
The frame is cracked. Honda had a recall that is no longer honored. Honda customer service said bike was repaired but there is no evidence of that or it recracked. This is definitely a safety issue. It was discovered by service on 9/12/13
Equipment · reported Nov 2, 2012
There are critical nuts and bolts that must be torqued to specific manufacturer's assembly specifications by all honda powersports dealers that are completing the final assembly process for american honda motor company on new honda motorcycles. If these critical nuts and bolts are not torqued to the manufacturer's specific specifications, then they can come loose if under tightened or they can come loose if overtightened and the treads strip. This can cause a malfunction of the motorcycle thus possibly causing an accident that can result in a serious injury or death. Southern honda powersports…
Power Train · at 2,321 miles · reported Nov 4, 2008
The contact owns a 2003 honda 900f (Na). While riding 20 MPH on wet road conditions, the shifter fell off and the contact could not change gears. The failure occurred while driving in sixth gear. He was injured while getting off of the bike. The dealer stated that they would inspect the vehicle. The failure and current mileages were 2,321.
Unknown or Other · at 53,500 miles · reported Nov 23, 2005
Final drive flange bearing failure,2003 honda vtx 1800 retro model motorcycle, I was replacing a worn tire and inspected the flange bearings,both were no good,ball bearings and seal missing from one and the other did not turn,my dealer replaced them both under my extended warranty.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · at 20,000 miles · reported Aug 24, 2005
Dt: owns a honda goldwing which has been modified into a conversion motor bike which turned this into a 3 wheel vehicle. Consumer felt there was an issue with the brakes. The brake pads destroyed the rotors. Consumer did not have a sensor like those on a car ,but there was only 4-5,000 miles before the rotor were destroyed. Because honda was a dual braking system ,so if losing the rear still has the front brakes, the motor bike conversion front brakes were not modified but rear brakes were converted. The design of the soft rotors was a problem, and they used a iron rotor with a motorcycle disc…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2003 Honda Honda Motorcycle 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 Honda Motorcycle?
Owners report engine and engine cooling problems most often (9 reports), followed by unknown or other (4). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 2,321 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.