Honda VT750 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Oct 2, 2026 · 40 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 40 owner complaints and 6 safety recalls on file for the Honda VT750, across 15 model years (2004–2025). The 2007 model year has the most complaints (11). The most reported problem area overall is fuel system, gasoline.

Peak: 2007, with 11 complaints
2004: 5200452005: 332006: 3200632007: 11112008: 8200882009: 552010: 0201002011: 222012: 0201202013: 222014: 0201402015: 002016: 0201602024: 002025: 120251

n = 40 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda VT750 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VT750 year: 2007. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2007 VT750: 11 complaints, 2 recalls
  2. 2008 VT750: 8 complaints, 1 recall
  3. 2009 VT750: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2025 VT750: 1 complaint, 1 recall
  2. 2011 VT750: 2 complaints, 2 recalls
  3. 2013 VT750: 2 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 VT750 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel System, Gasoline1750
Fuel/propulsion System740
Power Train431
Suspension320
Electrical System220
Engine and Engine Cooling220
Exterior Lighting221
Tires220
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Engine111
Steering110
Visibility/wiper111

All Honda VT750 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 VT75011—Suspension
2024 VT75001——
2016 VT75001——
2015 VT75002——
2014 VT75002——
2013 VT75021—Electrical System
2012 VT75001——
2011 VT75022—Engine
2010 VT75002——
2009 VT75050—Power Train
2008 VT75081—Fuel System, Gasoline
2007 VT750112—Fuel System, GasolineFar more complaints than other years
2006 VT75030—Exterior Lighting
2005 VT75030—Fuel/propulsion System
2004 VT75050—Fuel System, Gasoline

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda VT750 years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (11) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical VT750 year. 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 VT750?

Fuel System, Gasoline, with 17 complaints across 5 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda VT750 have?

6 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.