AI Damage2007 Honda VTX1800: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Honda VTX1800 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 20% of all complaints
- 2 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 3 Powertrain 20% of all complaints
- 4 Suspension 20% of all complaints
- 5 Tires 20% of all complaints
- 6 Visibility 20% of all complaints
- Engine: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Suspension: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility | 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 contact stated while riding approximately 70 MPH and crossing a highway overpass, the motorcycle stalled. The contact stated that he pulled over while still on the overpass and had to wait about 15 minutes before he was able to restart the motorcycle. The contact stated that the oil warning light was illuminated.
Carburetor leaks gasoline to hot engine exhaust due to defective construction of carburetor seals.
2007 honda vtx1800 reimbursed for repairs. The clutch was replaced.
Tl the contact owns a 2007 honda vtx1800 bc motorcycle. His motorcycle is leaning to one side due to the tires. The tires are worn and uneven. The driver is required to purchase two new tires every two weeks. The dealer was unable to determine why the tire wear is so frequent. The failure mileage was 3,700.
Tl contact owns a 2007 honda goldwing (na). While driving at various speeds on a sunny day, the contact sees a rainbow of colors across the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer once and the windshield was replaced. The contact continues to see the rainbow of colors across the windshield.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VTX1800 has 22 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 5, below average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- 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 2007 Honda VTX1800?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, engine and cooling, powertrain. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (20%), warning lights, check engine (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Honda VTX1800?
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 2007 Honda VTX1800 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 2007 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.