2008 Honda VT750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT750 years
- Not enough data 2nd of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda VT750. That ranks 2nd out of 15 VT750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (5 complaints, 63%), typically at around 500 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 8owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Honda VT750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 5 | 63% | 500 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 25% | 1,700 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 13% | 750 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Honda VT750 recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Honda is recalling 38,934 my 2006-2007 vt600 and my 2007-2008 vt750 and vtx1300 motorcycles. The motorcycles may have an improperly manufactured fuel control valve diaphragm and the fuel valve may drip fuel.
Risk: In the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses the risk of fire.
Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel control valve diaphragm assembly, free of charge. The recall began on april 22, 2008. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Southern Honda Powersports (AQ12001) — opened May 14, 2012, closed May 13, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2008 honda shadow spirit after purchasing the bike from a a honda dealership as new, i kept noticing a strong gas smell in the garage.but i was never able to find the source, i suspected that it had something to do with my motorcycle but could not see anything so i made sure that the petcock valve…
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda vt750 shadow motorcycle. The contact stated that fuel was leaking onto the engine. The manufacturer was notified. The dealer stated that it would cost $600 to repair the vehicle. It was diagnosed that the valve was leaking. The failure mileage was 1,700.
2008 honda shadow spirit vt750. Consumer writes in regards to fuel valve diaphragm recall notice. *smd the consumer stated a month after purchasing the bike from a private party, he noticed a strong gas smell in the garage. After looking over the bike, he was able to locate the cause of the scent…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda vt750 motorcycle. The contact noticed a puddle of gasoline on his garage floor which had leaked from the bottom of the vehicle. The dealer informed the contact that the valve in the diaphragm was leaking and replaced it. The contact was also informed that nhtsa…
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda vt750 motorcycle. Whenever the contact started the vehicle, the ignition would fail to remain started. When she depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle would stall and shut off completely. The failures occurred every time she used the vehicle. She took the vehicle to…
Other Honda VT750 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 VT750 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 VT750 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 VT750 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 VT750 | 0 | 2 |
| 2014 VT750 | 0 | 2 |
| 2013 VT750 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 VT750 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 VT750 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 VT750 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 VT750 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 | 8 | 1 |
| 2007 VT750 | 11 | 2 |
| 2006 VT750 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 VT750 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 VT750 | 5 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda VT750?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, fuel/propulsion system, electrical system problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 5 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda VT750?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2008 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 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.