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2000 Honda Shadow

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What owners reported most

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When problems were reported

Mileage at the reported incident

Limited mileage data: 1 of 4 reports include usable mileage. There isn’t enough coverage to show a useful chart.

NHTSA’s mileage field refers to the reported incident, not necessarily the filing date. This shows report counts, not the likelihood of a failure.

What to inspect

Issues worth paying extra attention to based on owner reports.

  • Engine And Engine Cooling. Review the 2 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Seats. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →
  • Structure. Review the 1 owner reports in this category and discuss these concerns during a pre-purchase inspection. Read reports →

NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.

0 crash reports0 fire reports0 injury reports

What owners actually said

4 reports
55,000 miles · Feb 8, 2005
Engine And Engine Cooling

1) OIL LEAK FROM UNDERNEATH ENGINE AREA. 2) GUIDE PLUG FAILURE WITH OIL LEAKING ONTO THE REAR FRAME AND TIRE AREA. 3) GUIDE PLUG O-RING REPLACEMENT, ASSOCIATED GASKETS, 5 HOURS LABOR. *AK

NHTSA ODI #10110059

Mileage unknown · Jan 23, 2003
Engine And Engine Cooling

THE MOTORCYLE WILL STALL AND LEAKING OIL FROM UNDERNEATH. CAUSING A SLIPPERY SURFACE WHILE TRAVELING. PLEASE FILL IN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. TS

NHTSA ODI #10004543

Mileage unknown · Jun 13, 2002
Seats

CONSUMER WAS TIGHTENING SEAT AND BOLT BROKE. SEAT IS ONLY HELD BY ONE BOLT AND A CLAMP IN FRONT. SEAT HAS TOO MUCH PLAY THAT WILL NOT KEEP SEAT IN TRACK. DEALER WAS INFOMED. PLEASE ADD MORE INFORMATION. *AK

NHTSA ODI #8011811

Mileage unknown · Jul 26, 2000
Structure

THE BOLT IN THE FOOT HOLDER FELL OFF CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO JERK AND UNABLE TO SHIFT. YH

NHTSA ODI #553207

Official recalls

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NHTSA investigations

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