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2004 Honda VTX1300Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 90 owners and 0 recalls for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
90
Crashes
3
Fires
0
Recalls
0
TSBs
7
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 90 complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the SteeringHIGH

24 owners reported steering issues — failures commonly reported around 5K miles.

!Inspect the SuspensionMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

60
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (60 reports) • Median: 5K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Steering (24 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Steering24 (27%)
Suspension13 (14%)
Suspension:front10 (11%)
Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar9 (10%)
Speed Control9 (10%)
Electrical3 (3%)
Power Train:driveline3 (3%)
Other3 (3%)

2004 Honda VTX1300: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 27% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda VTX1300, with 24 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 5K-mile mark.

Suspension Issues

Suspension complaints account for 14% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda VTX1300, with 13 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Suspension:front Issues

Suspension:front complaints account for 11% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda VTX1300, with 10 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to suspension:front-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar Issues

Steering: Steering Wheel/handle Bar complaints account for 10% of all reports filed for the 2004 Honda VTX1300, with 9 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering: steering wheel/handle bar-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

2
03
25
04
23
05
12
06
1
07
7
08
3
09
1
10
9
11
1
12
2
14
1
16
1
18
1
20
1
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2004 Honda VTX1300. Recent trend: stable.

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 90 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 0 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2004 Honda VTX1300: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Honda VTX1300?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2004 Honda VTX1300 is related to the steering, with 24 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2004 Honda VTX1300 reliable?
The 2004 Honda VTX1300 has 90 complaints, 3 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2004 Honda VTX1300 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2004 Honda VTX1300 have any recalls?
No recalls have been issued for the 2004 Honda VTX1300 according to NHTSA records.
What mileage do Honda VTX1300 problems start?
Based on 62 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 5,300 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2004 Honda VTX1300 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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