2003 Honda Vfr800a problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine (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
2011-08-02 · Engine And Engine Cooling:engine · 7,155 mi“while riding my 2003 vfr800 today the bike shut down. and restarted during the ride. the dash went blank and still is blank. (no reading, no power). i wonder how many people were hurt or killed by this shut down while moving? *kb…”
2006-07-19 · Electrical System:wiring · 6,000 mi“on the way to work this morning, the motorcycle died. multiple attempts to restart failed. upon inspection, determined there was fuel, good battery, good starter. fuel injection indicator light was flickering. upon inspection of the under seat compartment, located a melted wire at the 30 amp accessory fuse relay. about a year ago, the bike cut…”
2005-05-23 · Electrical System:wiring“the wiring for the oxygen sensors were crossed on the 2003 honda vfr800/a.*mr since the motorcycle was new it would stall occasionally. it would also accelerate up and down between 4000 and 5000 rpm's. the wiring harness for the oxygen sensor was crossed the manufacturer was notified. the manufacturer claimed that this problem was isolated to t…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.