2003 Honda VFR800 Electrical system Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 100%of 8 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 19,750miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the electrical system of the 2003 Honda VFR800, 100% of the 8 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 19,750 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 miles“Motorcyle engine would turn over, start, and run strong, but would die after the starter button was released. Looking over internet discussion forums that are dedicated to this model motorcycle, 2002-2005 Honda VFR800, revealed a substansial*ak number of owners experianced the same problem, most of the owners are in wet climates, eg., seattle, portland, british columbia, etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118171, filed 2005-04, 23,500 miles“Regarding investigation pe05047 this investigation was closed 12/20/05, but I have read many complaints from owners of this model that are having the same problem. My Honda VFR800 shows signs of failure during normal use and there are no modifications to the wiring harness as suggested by your investigation. The only auxiliary loads I have on my bike are connected by separate harness directly to the battery and therefore bypass the main wiring harness. Yet a cable, fuse block and a connector on the factory harness directly attached to the battery get hot to the touch in normal use. …”
NHTSA complaint #10147164, filed 2006-01“The contact owns a 2003 Honda VFR800. While riding 70 MPH, the headlight shut off without warning. The contact believed that the front fairing sub-harness transferred the electrical grounding load of the headlight to other components and caused the failure. Nhtsa campaign id number 07v359000 (electrical system:wiring) was referenced. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle. The powertrain was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 27,239.”
NHTSA complaint #10201965, filed 2007-09, 27,239 miles“Dt: the contact stated the electrical system burned. This caused the headlights not to work. The contact noticed the problem when he purchased the vehicle, and took it to a local dealership, who had the electrical system replaced under warranty. The dealership stated it was because of the previous owner's negligence.”
NHTSA complaint #10142627, filed 2005-11Related recalls
- 07V359000Aug 15, 2007On certain motorcycles, the front fairing sub-harness (section of the wiring harness) transfers the electrical grounding load of the headlights, front turn…Covers: Honda VFR800 2002–2005
Related service bulletins
- 10032953May 9, 2008Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court…
Electrical system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 8 | 100% |
| 2002 | 5 | 83% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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