2002 Honda VT750CD Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 22, 2003 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other VT750CD years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda VT750CD. That is the most of any VT750CD model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is wheels (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 4,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 2 injuries. 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 2002 Honda VT750CD problems

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

Wheels2 · ~4,000 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Wheels267%4,000——
Tires133%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2003, with 2 complaints
2001: 1200112003: 220032

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Honda VT750CD recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda VT750CD.

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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.

Since bike was new, the rear wheel bounces up and down from 10-60mph. On nov 20, 2001, i was turning left at an intersection when the bouncing rear wheel lost traction and slid sideways. My bike tipped over, crashed and slid on the ground. My left hand, arm, and left leg were injured. Bike needed…

Wheels · received Jan 22, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10003187

THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH DEFECTIVE RIMS ON HONDAS SHADOW SPIRIT 750 MOTORCYCLES! AFTER 500 MILES I NOTICED THAT MY MOTORCYCLE "BOUNCED" HORRIBLY FROM 20-60MPH. WHEN I BROUGHT MY BIKE TO A DEALERSHIP TO HAVE THE WHEELS BALANCED, WE NOTICED THERE WERE ALREADY 6 LEAD WEIGHTS ON THE REAR WHEEL RIGHT…

Wheels · received Jan 17, 2003 · NHTSA complaint 10002868

PE 0020; CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING ABOUT 30MPH ON HIGHWAY, AND REAR TIRE WERE BOUNCING UP AND DOWN, TREAD SEPARATED. BRIDGESTONE, FIRESTONE, DOT [redacted]. *AK *ET

Tires · received Oct 18, 2001 · NHTSA complaint 897965

Other Honda VT750CD years

2003 VT750CD →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2003 VT750CD10
200230

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda VT750CD?

Owners most often report wheels, tires problems. The top one, wheels, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda VT750CD?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Honda VT750CD a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other VT750CD model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.