2005 Honda VFR800 recalls and problems

The 2005 Honda VFR800 has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Honda dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2005 Honda VFR800 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2005 Honda VFR800 recalls

Recall 07V-359: Electrical System

Reported Aug 15, 2007 · 6,952 vehicles affected · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)

Problem: 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. Under certain conditions, the ground wire terminals inside the connector can overheat, resulting in melting of the connector and a loss of power to various circuits.

Risk: As a result, a loss of critical lighting or engine power could occur without warning, which could cause a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a re-designed sub-harness. If damage is found, the main wiring harness will also be replaced free of charge. An interim letter was mailed to owners on september 26, 2007. Owners were re-notified on november 10, 2007, to take their motorcycles to dealers to have the parts installed. Owners may contact honda at 1-866-784-1870.

2005 Honda VFR800 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	2
Exterior Lighting	1

Most reported parts

Electrical System › Wiring — 2
Exterior Lighting › Headlights — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,200 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2005 Honda VFR800 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Exterior Lighting · at 18,200 miles · reported Jul 2, 2012

Engine and headlights failed at night when headlights were switched to high beam. Recall to fix this problem has previously been performed, according to honda dealer. Recall repair appears insufficient to solve overheating of standard electrical system.

Electrical System · reported Mar 13, 2008

The contact owns a 2005 honda vfr800. The contact received a recall notice in november of 2007 for the electrical system: wiring. He scheduled an appointment with the dealer to have the vehicle repaired. The dealer had not received the recall parts and did not know when they would arrive. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 5,000.

Electrical System · reported Feb 28, 2008

The contact owns a 2005 honda vfr800. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07v359000 (Electrical system:wiring) in september of 2007. In november, he received another notice stating that the parts were available. The dealer stated that they would order the parts and call him when they arrived. He called the dealer back and they stated that the parts were on back order until may of 2008. There had been no failure to date. The engine size, number of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage was 25,000. Updated 04/03/08.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Honda VFR800 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 Honda VFR800: 07V-359 (electrical system). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda VFR800?

Owners report electrical system problems most often (2 reports), followed by exterior lighting (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,200 miles.

Are Honda recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.