2001 Honda Shadow recalls & problems
The 2001 Honda Shadow has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 4 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is suspension (2 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints4filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2001 Honda Shadow.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension Front | 2 | — |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | — |
| Engine and engine cooling Engine › Gasoline | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Nov 1, 2000Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Gasoline
DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF 2001, HONDA, SHADOW DELUXE 600 MOTORCYCLE ENGINE STALLS INTERMITTENTLY. DEALERSHIP HAS EXAMINED MOTORCYCLE FOUR TIMES, AND COULD NOT REMEDY THE PROBLEM. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION / ATTACHMENTS.*AK - Jun 19, 2001 · crashVehicle speed control
AFTER OPENING THROTTLE MOTORCYCLE TOOK OFF IN NEUTRAL AND CAUSED IT TO FLIP OVER. DEALER WAS NOTIFIED, AND MADE REPAIRS AT CONSUMER'S EXPENSE. *AK THE MOTORCYCLE JUMPED IN GEAR BY ITSELF BEFORE THE CONSUMER WAS READY. KICKSTAND WAS DOWN AND BOTH FEET WERE ON THE GROUND. *YH - May 16, 2001Suspension › Front
WHILE DRIVING MOTORCYCLE AT SPEEDS FROM 35 MPH AND UP A CONTINUOUS LOPING IS FELT, AT 40 MPH THE TANK SHAKES QUITE A BIT, AT 50 MPH FRONT TURN SIGNALS OSCILLATE UP AND DOWN, DEALER STATED WHEEL WAS FOUND TO BE OFF BY 20 GRAMS, HOWEVER AFTER REPAIR BIKE STILL RODE THE SAME, CONSUMER FEELS THERE IS A FRONT END PROBLEM. *SLC - May 10, 2000Suspension › Front
WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 45MPH ON HIGHWAY NOTICED THAT MOTORCYCLE VIBRATES. *AK
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.