2009 Honda VT750Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2009 Honda VT750, most often about the power train. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 6, 2011. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Honda VT750 has problems

5 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
Power train20
Suspension20
Engine and engine cooling10
Tires10

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

0 recalls

2009 Honda VT750 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2009 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
In owners' words

What VT750 owners report

Recent power train complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

2009 HONDA SHADOW MOTORCYCLE, DRIVE SHAFT POORLY INSTALLED CAUSING SEALS TO LEAK AT BOTH ENDS, REPAIR ENDED UP BEING WELL OVER 3 WEEKS. *TR
Complaint 10399337 · May 6, 2011 · 6,900 miles
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…
Complaint 10286329 · Oct 5, 2009 · 4 miles

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