2003 Honda VFR800 Problems
- Complaints
- 8filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 19,750miles, 6 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 2campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2003 Honda VFR800 (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 Honda VFR800. The part named most often is electrical system, with 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by exterior lighting (1) and fuel system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,750 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign, 1 NHTSA investigation and 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Electrical system8 100%
- Exterior lighting1 13%
- Fuel system1 13%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “Dt: the consumer experienced an electrical problem, there is a buzzing noise coming from the front of vehicle, one of the wires coming from the battery became hot, causing it to melt. The fuel pump does not work, causing vehicle not start, vehicle shuts off at higher speeds, consumer took vehicle to dealer, who tried to fix problem, but problem recurred.”
NHTSA complaint #10124600, filed 2005-07, 16,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,239 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
- 07V359000Aug 15, 2007Electrical system › WiringCovers: Honda VFR800 2002–2005
On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn signals, instrument panel, and various relays to the main wiring harness via an 18-pin connector…
- 05V010000Jan 24, 2005Service brakes, hydraulicCovers: Honda VFR800 2002–2004, GL1800 2002–2004, GL1800A 2002–2004 +4 more
Certain motorcycles equipped with combined-brake systems have a proportioning control valve (pcv) that mechanically proportions brake force when the rear brake is applied. A seal in some pcvs is improperly shaped, and brake fluid leakage may occur.
Recall details for the 2003 Honda VFR800 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls
NHTSA investigations
- PE05047Stalling & sudden headlight outageClosed · Sep 2, 2005
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 5 on record; the latest 5 are shown.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins…
- 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval…
- 10015344Feb 1, 2005Brakes. Linked braking system (lbs) proportional control valve (pcv) leakage safety recall.
Other model years of the Honda VFR800
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 19,750 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 6 | 20,054 | 2 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2003 Honda VFR800 have?
NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2003 Honda VFR800 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2003 Honda VFR800 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 8 complaints (100% of the total), followed by exterior lighting with 1.
Has the 2003 Honda VFR800 been recalled?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2003 Honda VFR800 reported?
Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,750 miles and the middle half falls between 12,000 and 27,239 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.