2003 Honda VFR800FI Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 13, 2006 · 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 2003 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 4,000 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 2003 Honda VFR800FI problems

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

Electrical System1 · ~4,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Electrical System1100%4,000——

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

2003 Honda VFR800FI recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 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.

While riding on highway 290 in the center lane traveling at 58 mph, 2003 vfr 800i with out warning shut down. Loss of power. Needed to coast on to the shoulder. Fi indicator light was on, all other lights, head lights were on. Turned key off then on. Motorcycle started up again. Visual inspection…

Electrical System · received Jun 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10159766

Other Honda VFR800FI years

← 2002 VFR800FI · 2007 VFR800FI →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 VFR800FI10
200310
2002 VFR800FI10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda VFR800FI?

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

Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda VFR800FI?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 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 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.