2004 Honda VFR800A Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VFR800A years
- Not enough data 3rd of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda VFR800A. That ranks 3rd out of 4 VFR800A model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 90 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 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 | 1 | 100% | 90 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 100% | 90 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 100% | 90 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2004 Honda VFR800A recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic
Problem: Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Risk: If the motorcycle continues to be used after a leak occurs, the rear brake would eventually become inoperative. A loss of rear brake force could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the rear brake forleakage. If leakage is confirmed, the dealer will replace the pcv free of charge. The recall began on january 31, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
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.
My girlfriend and i rode the bike the next day to downtown oklahoma city. We were riding around town at a slow speed (5-30 mph) when coming up to a stop light that was turning red, so i started to gear the bike down to second then finally pulling in the clutch the last 10 feet or so. I just happen…
Other Honda VFR800A years
← 2003 VFR800A · 2006 VFR800A →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 VFR800A | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 VFR800A | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 VFR800A | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VFR800A?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda VFR800A?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 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 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.