2004 Honda VFR800 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2 safety recalls on file

The 2004 Honda VFR800 has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.

The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (2 reports).

2Recalls
3Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2004 Honda VFR800 recalls

Electrical System:Wiring

Recall 07V359Aug 15, 20076,952 vehicles affected

Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Recall 05V010Jan 24, 200536,046 vehicles affected

Most common 2004 Honda VFR800 problems

Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Electrical System2
Engine And Engine Cooling1

What owners report

2008-07-01, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA VFR800. THE CONTACT REFERENCED NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID NUMBER 07V359000 (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING). WHILE DRIVING BETWEEN 55-60 MPH, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL SHUT OFF. WHEN HE EXITED THE FREEWAY, THE INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN WORKING AGAIN. WHEN HE MERGED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, EVERYTHING WORKED NORMALLY, EXCEPT THE SPEEDOMETER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER CONTINUOUSLY FLUCTUATED ON AND OFF. HE DOES NOT WANT TO RIDE THE VEHICLE BECAUSE HE DOES NOT WANT TO GET A SPEEDING TICKET. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 12,550. UPDATED 07/29/08 *BF AFTER THE WIRING HARNESS WAS REPLACED, THE CONSUMER EXPERIENCED THE SAME PROBLEMS WITH THE DASH LIGHTS AND SPEEDOMETER.
2008-03-11, Engine And Engine Cooling
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA VFR800. WHILE RIDING 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHUTS OFF AND STALLS RANDOMLY. THE CONTACT HAS BEEN UNABLE TO GET ANY OF THE HONDA DEALERS TO REPAIR OR DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND THEY INFORMED HIM TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO THE HONDA DEALER, BUT THEY WERE UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 7,000. UPDATED 4/2/08 *CN UPDATED 04/02/08 *TR
2007-09-20, Electrical System
INTERMITTENT ELECTRICAL PROBLEMS, LOSS OF POWER, LIGHTS, INSTRUMENTS. LOSS OF POWER AND LIGHTS AT NIGHT RESULTED LOST CONTROL OF MOTORCYCLE, WHICH CAME IN CONTACT WITH REFLECTOR/BARRIER ON HIGHWAY. AT HIGHER SPEEDS THIS MAY HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURY. *JB

2004 Honda VFR800 questions

Does the 2004 Honda VFR800 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2004 Honda VFR800: Electrical System:Wiring; Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VFR800?

Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (2), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Honda VFR800 has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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