2009 Honda VT750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated May 6, 2011 · 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 2009 Honda VT750. That ranks 3rd out of 15 VT750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 3,452 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 2009 Honda VT750 problems

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

Power Train2 · ~3,452 mi
Suspension2 · ~5 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~4 mi
Tires1 · ~1,803 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train240%3,452——
Suspension240%5——
Engine and Engine Cooling120%4——
Tires120%1,803——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2009, with 2 complaints
2009: 2200922010: 2201022011: 120111

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2009 Honda VT750 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2009 Honda VT750.

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.

Recent owner reports

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

2009 honda shadow motorcycle, drive shaft poorly installed causing seals to leak at both ends, repair ended up being well over 3 weeks. *tr

Power Train · received May 6, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10399337

Rear tire blowout on 2009 honda vt750c shadow aero motorcycle while driving 50 mph... Inspection revealed defective tire valve stem ruptured under wheel rim. Motorcycle is 6 months old with 1803 miles on odometer. Air pressure was checked before each ride and there was never any indication of a…

Tires · received Sep 11, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10354998

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda vt750c. The contact stated that while driving at speeds of at least 50 mph, the vehicle would excessively and violently vibrate. The vibrations were so severe that the contacts vision was severely impaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who would not…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 17, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10336773

Tl* the contact owns a 2009 honda aeor vt750 motorcycle. When driving above 50 mph or in 5th gear the motorcycle vibrates badly, as if the suspension was failing. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technicians could not identify the cause of the failure, therefore they could…

Suspension · received Oct 5, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10286329

I purchased a honda vt 750c motorcycle from honda in salisbury, maryland on august 1, 2009. I have ridden the bike about 400 miles and at speeds above fifty miles per hours the cycle vibrates badly. At speeds over 55 the cycle bounces severely enough to bounce the rider's eyeballs to the point that…

Suspension · received Sep 25, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10285237

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda VT750?

Owners most often report power train, suspension, engine and engine cooling problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2009 Honda VT750?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2009 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 2009 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.