Total Complaints
6 filings
HONDA VTX1800 · model year
2007 HONDA VTX1800
6 NHTSA complaints. 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 2007HONDAVTX1800 carries 6 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 2007 VTX1800 is visibility:windshield with 1 filings, followed by suspension:front (1) and tires (1). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 79 investigation files overlapping the 2007 VTX1800, 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.
6
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 |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT | 1 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230522ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
The contact owns a 2007 Honda Motorcycle VTX1800. The contact stated while riding approximately 70 MPH and crossing a highway overpass, the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that he pulled over while still on the overpass and had to wait about 15 minutes before he was able to restart the motorcycle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated. The contact had experienced a similar failure previously. The contact had not taken the motorcycle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact researched online and became aware of complaints regarding the failure for similar makes and models. The contact stated that the failure might be due to high outdoor temperatures. The failure mileage was approximately 13,000.
Mileage: 13,000
20130401ENGINE
CARBURETOR LEAKS GASOLINE TO HOT ENGINE EXHAUST DUE TO DEFECTIVE CONSTRUCTION OF CARBURETOR SEALS. *TR
Mileage: 200
20100303POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
2007 HONDA VTX1800 REIMBURSED FOR REPAIRS. *DT THE CLUTCH WAS REPLACED. *JB
20090817SUSPENSION:FRONT
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VTX1800 BC MOTORCYCLE. HIS MOTORCYCLE IS LEANING TO ONE SIDE DUE TO THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE WORN AND UNEVEN. THE DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE TWO NEW TIRES EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE TIRE WEAR IS SO FREQUENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,700.
Mileage: 3,700
20090817TIRES
TL THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA VTX1800 BC MOTORCYCLE. HIS MOTORCYCLE IS LEANING TO ONE SIDE DUE TO THE TIRES. THE TIRES ARE WORN AND UNEVEN. THE DRIVER IS REQUIRED TO PURCHASE TWO NEW TIRES EVERY TWO WEEKS. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHY THE TIRE WEAR IS SO FREQUENT. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 3,700.
Mileage: 3,700
20080205VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA GOLDWING (NA). WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS ON A SUNNY DAY, THE CONTACT SEES A RAINBOW OF COLORS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER ONCE AND THE WINDSHIELD WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT CONTINUES TO SEE THE RAINBOW OF COLORS ACROSS THE WINDSHIELD. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 7,000 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10. UPDATED 03-04-08 *BF
Mileage: 10
Compare 2007HONDAVTX1800 to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
DP26005Defect PetitionOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Air Bags
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25015Preliminary EvaluationClosed
Loss of braking force
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2007 HONDA VTX1800 have?▼
The 2007 HONDA VTX1800 has 6 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 HONDA VTX1800?▼
The most-complained component for the 2007 HONDA VTX1800 is VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include SUSPENSION:FRONT and TIRES.
Is the 2007 HONDA VTX1800 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 2007 HONDA VTX1800; 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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