1996 Honda Vt1100 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Engine (2), Transmission / drivetrain (2).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (4)
10/25/2000 · Engine
REF #827854,(9/98), & #716405 ( 12/99). TODAY I READ IN M/C MAG IZINE ABOUT SAME FAIL. BY OTHER OWNERS . RIDER MAGIZINE DEC. 2000 ISSUE PAGE 68 " HONDA SEALS" . THIS IS AN ELECTION YEAR , DOES SOME HAVE TO GET KILLED BEFORE YOU TAKE ACTION? .OR HAS SOMEBODY ALREADY BEEN INJURED ! THANK YOU R A MURRAY. *AK
09/22/1998 · Engine
ENGINE CRANKCASE SEAL FAILED RESULTING IN LEAKING OF OIL.
09/22/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
SLAVE CYLINDER WEEP HOLES ALLOW FOR OIL TO LEAK ON REAR TIRE WHEN FAILURE OCCURS.
09/14/1998 · Transmission / drivetrain
THE MOTORCYCYLE LEAKS OIL DUE TO A BROKEN SEALANT IN THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE. *AK CONSUMER STATES TAHT THE OIL LEAKED ON THE LEFT REAR SIDE, ON THE DRIVESHAFT HOUSING, AND ON THE TIRE. *SLC