Honda Shadow recall history

Comprehensive recall and complaint data for the Honda Shadow, sourced from official National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) records.

Last updated: 2025-12-22 (NHTSA data snapshot)

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At a Glance

Total Recalls 0

Total Complaints 22

Years Covered 1997–2002

Stats focus on model years from 1960 onwards. Earlier years appear in the detailed table below where data exists.

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Key Takeaways

A quick scan of where recalls and complaints concentrate for the Honda Shadow, based on aggregated NHTSA counts and campaign metadata.

Coverage spans model years 1997–2002 with 0 recall campaigns and 22 complaints in NHTSA data.
Years with the most complaint volume: 2002 (10), 2001 (4), and 2000 (4).
Most reported complaint areas (across all years): Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition, Suspension:front.
Complaints are not proof of a defect, but repeated themes can be useful signals when researching a used vehicle.
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Most Reported Issues

Across all model years, the most frequently reported areas for the Honda Shadow in NHTSA complaint data are Vehicle speed control, Electrical system:ignition, Suspension:front.

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Year-by-Year Overview

Each row shows how often this model appears in NHTSA recalls and consumer complaints for a given model year. These are counts of campaigns and complaints, not risk predictions.

Model Year	Complaints	Details
2002	10	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Vehicle speed control, Engine and engine cooling:engine, Wheels.
2001	4	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Suspension:front, Engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline, Vehicle speed control.
2000	4	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Structure, Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control, Seats.
1997	4	Complaints recorded; no recall campaigns issued. Top complaint areas: Electrical system:ignition, Fuel system, gasoline:delivery, Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual.

What to Do Next

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If buying used, ask for proof of recall remedy completion (dealer paperwork helps).
If symptoms match common complaint themes, consider a mechanic inspection before purchase or long trips.

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