2004 Honda Vfr800 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System:wiring (2) · Engine And Engine Cooling (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
2008-07-01 · Electrical System:wiring · 12,550 mi“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 speedom…”
2008-03-11 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 7,000 mi“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 curr…”
2007-09-20 · Electrical System:wiring · 8,800 mi · 💥 crash“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…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.