2008 Honda Vtx1800
The Verdict
The 2008 Honda Vtx1800 has 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. The most reported issues are body (1 complaints) and engine (1 complaints). With a Klunk Score of 100/100, it earns a "Smooth Ride" rating.
This is the cleanest year on record. Nice pick.
Klunk Score: Smooth Ride
This vehicle year has significantly fewer complaints than average. A reliable choice.
How is this calculated?
The Klunk Score ranks this vehicle year against all others in our database based on total owner complaints filed with NHTSA. 100 = fewest complaints (top tier), 0 = most complained-about. Scores above 60 are better than average; below 40 means more problems than most.
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Under the Hood
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VTX18N28. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE STALLED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT TOOK THE VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHERE THE FUEL PUMP AND INJECTORS WERE REPLACED. THE REPAIRS DID NOT CORRECT THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS ADVISED TO TAKE THE VEHICLE BACK TO THE DEALER. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 170 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 6,900. ....UPDATED 08-24-12 *BF UPDATED 08/31/2012 *JS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA VTX1800. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING 30 MPH WHEN HE NOTICED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER BACKLIGHT WAS REFLECTING OFF THE WINDSHIELD, MAKING IT DIFFICULT TO VIEW THE ROADWAY. THE FAILURE WOULD ONLY OCCUR WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT. THE VEHICLE WAS NEITHER DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 4,900. UPDATED 11/23/10 *BF UPDATED 11/21/10*JB