2002 Honda VFR800FI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2007 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VFR800FI years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda VFR800FI. That is the most of any VFR800FI model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 19,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2002 Honda VFR800FI problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Electrical System1 · ~19,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%19,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

2002 Honda VFR800FI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda VFR800FI.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

I am a current owner of a 2002 honda motorcycle vfr800 . In late july of 2007, i was returning home on the freeway and my motorcycle simply stopped running, with the lights on the dash going out and all power leaving the motorcycle. It was a very unsafe condition. As i was trying to make it to the…

Electrical System · received Oct 2, 2007 · NHTSA complaint 10204695

Other Honda VFR800FI years

2003 VFR800FI →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 VFR800FI10
2003 VFR800FI10
200210

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda VFR800FI?

Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda VFR800FI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Honda VFR800FI a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VFR800FI model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.