AI Damage2006 Honda VT600 reliability: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Honda VT600 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and service brakes. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 2 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 3 Visibility 33% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (33% of all).
- Visibility: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Both mirrors have corrosion in the reflective surface effecting the drivers ability to see the oncoming traffic approaching from behind which can effect the ability to make an emergency stop or manuver to avoid an accident or get out of a vehicles path that is unable to stop approaching the driver.
I receive the recall but the local honda dealer has failed to replace the part saying it is back ordered. I need this part replaced. Star city power sports is the company in roanoke, va [phone].
Brake failure on 2006 honda vt600. Front brakes stick in stop position, preventing repeated breaking. Front brake caliper drags on rotor. I need to check brakes and pump them before every ride, but I have been very concerned about my safety. Visited dealer on may 24, 2008.
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 15,523 of 32,257 model years in the NHTSA data (top 48% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VT600 has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Visibility. Wipers, mirrors, defrosters, cracked glass.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VT600?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, service brakes, visibility. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: brake failure (33%), rust, corrosion (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Honda VT600?
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 2006 Honda VT600 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 2006 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 2026-11-06.