AI Damage2004 Honda VT1100C: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Honda VT1100C filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 67% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 33% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 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.
The drive line cover does not keep water from the drive line. This has caused damage to the drive line gears. There has not been an accident yet but there is an unusual noise. The dealer/manufacturer will do nothing even though an extended warranty was purchased.
Dt: contact states due to a bolt left out of the rear shock while riding motorcycle the rear shock fell off.
On 2 separate occasions gear lever fell loose and hung down, but didn't separate. This occurred while pulling off the road and exiting a ramp. When this occurred the consumer was not able to steer the motorcycle.
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 VT1100C has 2 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VT1100C?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, suspension. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Honda VT1100C?
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 2004 Honda VT1100C 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 2004 models
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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.