AI Damage2003 Honda Silver Wing: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Honda Silver Wing filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Structure 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 33% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Structure: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Dealer has not been able to get the parts on two recalls, fuel tank o4v153000, and handle bar 03v513000.
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.
When accelerating, the motorcycle vibrated. The motorcycle was taken to the honda dealer but no corrections were made. The consumer stated another motorcycle at the dealer also vibrated.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Silver Wing has 17 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Silver Wing?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: structure, engine and cooling, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (33%), vibration (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Honda Silver Wing?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Honda Silver Wing from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2003 models
Read also
Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.