2002 Honda VFR800A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VFR800A years
- Not enough data 2nd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda VFR800A. That ranks 2nd out of 4 VFR800A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 100%), typically at around 33,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2002 Honda VFR800A problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 100% | 33,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2002 Honda VFR800A recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda VFR800A.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The battery wiring harness was defective. Wires leading from the positive battery terminal to and from the main fuse holder were too small gauge, causing them to become very hot to the point, and insulation melted. Wires were able to contact each other and other metal objects, creating a fire…
Wiring harness failure. Ground wire at the blue molex connector on the left side overheated and failed, causing the engine not to run. Could have caused a crash if this had happened while underway. There have been many of these type of incidents on this model of motorcycle.*ak
Other Honda VFR800A years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 VFR800A | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 VFR800A | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 VFR800A | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda VFR800A?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda VFR800A?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2002 Honda VFR800A a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VFR800A model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.