2005 Honda Vt750 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (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
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
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
What owners report
2016-03-16 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 8,234 mi“i noticed 3 weeks ago that there was a strong smell of gasoline around my bike. so i looked around the engine and didn't find anything. i thought i was imaging things, being overly precautious. since then the smell has developed into a wet spot underneath my bike, a small puddle. the fuel valve on my gas tank is dripping gas. the chrome on my clutc…”
2014-07-09 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 2,000 mi“the fuel petcock (fuel control valve) diaphragm is leaking on a hot engine. honda has a recall for this part in the 2007 and 2008 but not for the 2005 model year. this is a major issue as fuel is leaking on a hot engine! i have called honda and they will not do anything about it. i spoke with two separate gentlemen at 1-866-784-1870 wit…”
2009-09-28 · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly · 10,000 mi“tl*the contact owns a 2005 honda vt750. the contact stated that the fuel tank leaked each time fuel was added to the vehicle. fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, increased the risk of a fire. the manufacturer was notified, and he was referred to a dealer. he is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. the…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.