AI Damage2001 Honda VT1100: common problems
Owners of the 2001 Honda VT1100 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and tires. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 67% of all complaints
- 2 Tires 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 2 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Tires: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Oil galley plug blew out of cylinder head causing hot oil to be sprayed onto the riders legs causing burns and onto rear tire causing a loss of control. The entire motorcycle is covered with oil. Photos available. Please contact me a.s.a.p.
K177f, 120/90 18.65h, dot unknown, original equipment with 10000 miles on a 2001, honda,sabre motorcycle. Sidewalls of both tires are cracked.
While traveling 65 mph or faster there is a "pinging" and a "screeching" noise coming from engine. Dealership has examined vehicle, and cannot reproduce the noise. Please provide any additional information / attachments.
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 VT1100 has 3 complaints (7 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2001 Honda VT1100?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, tires. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: tires: bulges, blowouts (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2001 Honda VT1100?
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 2001 Honda VT1100 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 2001 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.