Honda VFR800 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 25 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Honda VFR800, across 6 model years (1999–2006). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (8). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda VFR800 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No VFR800 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 VFR800: 8 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2002 VFR800: 6 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2006 VFR800: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1999 VFR800: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2004 VFR800: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2005 VFR800: 3 complaints, 1 recall
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Honda VFR800 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Engine | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda VFR800 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 VFR800 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2005 VFR800 | 3 | 1 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2004 VFR800 | 3 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2003 VFR800 | 8 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2002 VFR800 | 6 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1999 VFR800 | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel System, Gasoline |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda VFR800 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (8), 2002 (6), 2006 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Honda VFR800?
Electrical System, with 19 complaints across 5 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda VFR800 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.