2004 Honda VT750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 19, 2016 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VT750 years
Not enough data 3rd of 15 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda VT750. That ranks 3rd out of 15 VT750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 8,099 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 2004 Honda VT750 problems

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

Fuel System, Gasoline4 · ~8,099 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~16,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel System, Gasoline480%8,099——
Fuel/propulsion System120%16,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 3 complaints
2009: 3200932010: 1201012016: 120161

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2004 Honda VT750 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Honda VT750.

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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.

Fuel tank shutoff valve leaks fuel on hot cylinder and engine case out weep hole causing a fire hazzard presents unsafe condition with eng running or when parked with cold engine as fuel leaks on the ground causing a fire hazzard.

Fuel/propulsion System · received May 19, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10865736

2004 honda vt750 shadow aero. Fuel suddenly leaking from petcock valve below fuel tank. Noticed strong smell of gasoline fumes and noticed fuel pouring from petcock valve onto engine and ground. Fuel leaks onto engine cylinders and could cause fire and accident resulting in injuries and/or death…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Aug 10, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10348491

2004 honda aero 750 -motorcycle; leaking fuel petcock while engine is running or while parked. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 23, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10278019

The fuel valve (petcock) on my 2004 honda shadow aero motorcycle started leaking fuel and eventually failed. Upon dis-assembly of the valve, i discovered the rubber diaphragm had failed, causing the fuel to leak out the bottom and further preventing fuel from reaching the carburetor. I replace the…

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jul 5, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275787

Leaking fuel petcock on 2004 honda shadow aero. Petcock leaks fuel onto engine and bike periodically dies. *tr

Fuel System, Gasoline · received Jun 17, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10274094

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda VT750?

Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda VT750?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2004 Honda VT750 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT750 model years, the 2004 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.