2011 Honda VT750 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other VT750 years
- Not enough data 7th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda VT750. That ranks 7th out of 15 VT750 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 11,800 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 50% | 11,800 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 50% | 240 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 50% | 11,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2011 Honda VT750 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2012-2014 VT750CA, VT750C2 and VT750C2F, 2011-2016 VT750C, 2013-2016 VT750CS, 2010-2016 VT750C2B and 2013-2014 VT750C2S motorcycles. Engine vibration may cause the bank angle sensor wire to rub on the wire harness joint connector, resulting in a loss of the sensor signal.
Risk: Without the bank angle sensor signal, the engine may stall while riding, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will relocate the joint connector and replace the bank angle sensor, free of charge. The recall began on January 25, 2016. Owners may contact Honda Motorcycle customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JW7.
Electrical system
Problem: Honda is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 vt750 motorcycles produced from june 25, 2009, to march 28, 2011. The bank angle sensor may be incorrectly manufactured creating the possibility of an erroneous reading which could cause the engine to stall.
Risk: An engine stall, while the motorcycle is being operated, may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will replace the affected bank angle sensors. The safety recall began on june 27, 2011. Owners may contact honda motorcycle customer service 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.
On dec 24 2016 a vehicle with bright lights was following to close to me. Motorcycle windshield was glowing a slightly blue color making it very difficult to see the roadway. Another vehicle cut me off causing me to crash due to visibility thru the windshield. I was driving slower due to an engine…
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda shadow phantom vt750 motorcycle. The contact was driving 40 mph when the motorcycle began to violently shake. The motorcycle was taken to the manufacturer for diagnostic testing but was not repaired. The failure continued and the motorcycle was diagnosed three…
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 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010 VT750 | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 VT750 | 5 | 0 |
| 2008 VT750 | 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 2011 Honda VT750?
Owners most often report engine, steering, visibility/wiper problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda VT750?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2011 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 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.