2002 Honda Vfr800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Exterior Lighting:turn Signal (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling (1) · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:differential Proportional Valve 2005-02-01 · 10959 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall. *tt
What owners report
2008-07-17 · Unknown Or Other“tl*the contact owns a 2002 honda vfr800. the contact mailed in a warranty card notifying the honda manufacturer that he now owns the motorcycle. the warranty information was entered into honda's system incorrectly and now it states that the motorcycle is stolen. there is a nhtsa campaign id number 07v359000 (electrical system:wiring) on the vehi…”
2007-05-23 · Exterior Lighting:turn Signal · 17,000 mi“i own a 2002 honda vfr 800 motorcycle that has incurred electrical problems that 2 dealers were unable to repair. the electrical problems occurred while i was driving on the highway at highway speeds, and when trying to use turn signals. the headlights went out and the engine died...a very dangerous situation. now the motorcycle still did …”
2006-10-03 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 9,000 mi“motorcycle engine died while running. i did troubleshoot to find an electrical 30 amp fuse wire insulation scorched and burned through. copper conductor had become very hot. *jb…”
2006-09-11 · Electrical System:wiring · 20,054 mi“had starting problems and went to check the battery. found that the fuse holder, a connector and the small wire between the two had discolored to a brown. there were signs of melting on the wire insulation. the part has not failed to date but gets very hot to the touch when the vehicle engine is running. *jb…”
2006-02-17 · Electrical System:wiring:fuses And Circuit Breakers · 56,000 mi“30amp main fuse holder melting. engine stopped on freeway. *nm…”
2005-07-25 · Electrical System · 43,000 mi“dt: the consumer experienced 4 separate electrical failures, it has caused headlight and engine failure. the consumer contacted honda they have repaired the issue under warranty. the ground wire has burned 3 times at different points. the 1st time aug 2002. first time it only had 18,000 miles. *jb…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.