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2008 Honda VT750Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 8 owner complaints about the 2008 Honda VT750, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints80 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage1kFuel system, gasoline, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 24, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Honda VT750 has problems

8 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel system, gasoline50
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2008 Honda VT750 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other VT750 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the VT750 median. How we score

'04'05'06'07'08'09
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2008 Honda VT750, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Southern Honda PowersportsAQ12001 · closed May 13, 2013
    No recall
In owners' words

What VT750 owners report

Recent fuel system, gasoline complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

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.…
Complaint 10524422 · Jul 15, 2013
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…
Complaint 10319989 · Mar 15, 2010 · 1,180 miles
I HAVE BEEN HAVING PROBLEMS WITH MY 2008 HONDA SHADOW AERO AND THE PETCOCK LEAKS. EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A RECALL I HAVE HAD TO COMPLAIN TO THE BBB AGAINST NOT ONLY THE DEALERSHIP BUT THE HONDA CORP AS WELL AND STILL YET MY PETCOCK LEAKS. IT HAS BEEN SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES YET NO RESOLUTION. I TURNED…
Complaint 10275450 · Jul 1, 2009 · 500 miles

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