Total Complaints
4 filings
HONDA SILVER WING · model year
2003 HONDA SILVER WING
4 NHTSA complaints, and 2 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2003HONDASILVER WING carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2003 SILVER WING is structure with 1 filings, followed by engine and engine cooling (1) and fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2003 SILVER WING, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recalls (2)
04V16300012/04/2004
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, SOME FUEL TANKS WERE IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED AND DO NOT MEET MATERIAL STRENGTH SPECIFICATIONS.
03V51300010/12/2003
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, EXCESSIVE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE LOWER HANDLEBAR CLAMP AND HANDLEBAR HOLDER CREATES STRESS THAT CAN EVENTUALLY CAUSE THE HANDLEBAR TO LOOSEN OR DETACH.
Recent Complaints
20041007FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS ON TWO RECALLS, FUEL TANK O4V153000, AND HANDLE BAR 03V513000. *AK
Mileage: 2,000
20041007STRUCTURE:BODY
DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS ON TWO RECALLS, FUEL TANK O4V153000, AND HANDLE BAR 03V513000. *AK
Mileage: 2,000
20040427ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH MOTORCYCLE STALLED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO COAST THE MOTORCYCLE TO SHOULDER. CONSUMER TRIED TO RESTART MOTORCYCLE BUT WAS UNABLE TO DO SO. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER BUT THE MECHANIC WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE PROBLEM. CONSUMER INFORMED THE MECHANIC THAT THIS PROBLEM RECURRED. *AK *NM
20031215STRUCTURE
WHEN ACCELERATING, THE MOTORCYCLE VIBRATED.*AK THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO THE HONDA DEALER BUT NO CORRECTIONS WERE MADE. THE CONSUMER STATED ANOTHER MOTORCYCLE AT THE DEALER ALSO VIBRATED. *CB *JB
Mileage: 363
Compare 2003HONDASILVER WING to Similar Vehicles
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Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationClosed
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PE25015Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of braking force
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING have?▼
The 2003 HONDA SILVER WING has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING?▼
Yes, the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING?▼
The most-complained component for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING is STRUCTURE with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING and FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY.
Is the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2003 HONDA SILVER WING; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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