1998 Honda Vt1100 Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1998 Honda Vt1100. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“This is a problem which appears to affect all single pin crank engines produced by honda between 1990 and 2001. What happens is that the guide pin plug rotates and loosens causing an oil leak and subsequent shifter rattle. The oil leak is a potential hazard since the leak only occurs while the…”
“Motorcycle stopped at stop sign, waiting and it took off, motorcycle gas engaged, emergency button pushed and motorcycle wouldn't shut off. Driver lost control. Clutch and throttle appeared defective, driver suffered injuries; broken back/pelvic bone/tail bone, and five ribs. Motorcycle not…”
“Motorcycle stopped at stop sign, waiting and it took off, motorcycle gas engaged, emergency button pushed and motorcycle wouldn't shut off. Driver lost control. Clutch and throttle appeared defective, driver suffered injuries; broken back/pelvic bone/tail bone, and five ribs. Motorcycle not…”
“Motorcycle jumps out of low gear, causing the motorcycle to go into neutral.*ak”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1998 Honda Vt1100 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.