2007 Honda VT750: complaints, problems and recalls
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
6,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 model year. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Fuel System, Gasoline is the most frequently named component, appearing in 6 of 11 complaints (54.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 2 | 18.2% |
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 9.1% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 6 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Tires | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Fuel System, Gasoline: 6; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Hazard Flashing Warning Lights: 1; Power Train: 1; Tires: 1; Unknown Or Other: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (7). 4 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 4; 2010: 1; 2013: 1; 2015: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Fuel System, Gasoline leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 2 complaint narratives. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10174127 · 2006-11-23 (November 23, 2006)
ENGINE HAS A KNOCKING NOISE. IF I PUT IT IN GEAR AND LET THE CLUTCH OUT A LITTLE, IT GOES AWAY. TOOK IT IN TO DEALER WHERE I BOUGHT THE BIKE FOR SERVICE, AND WAS TOLD THE NOISE WAS NORMAL FOR A V- TWIN MOTOR. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10174127 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10195365 · 2007-07-05 (July 5, 2007)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 HONDA SHADOW AERO VT750C. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP AT 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO SHIFT INTO FIRST GEAR OR ANY OTHER GEAR. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT WARNING AND THE VEHICLE HAS NO HAZARD LIGHTS. THE VEHICLE WAS REAR-ENDED AND THE CONTACT RECEIVED INJURIES TO HIS BACK AND NECK. THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE POWERTRAIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE 630. THE CONSUMER STATED WANTS TO KNOW WHY MOTORCYCLES ARE NOT BUILT WITH HAZARD …
Owner-reported narrative. 630 miles reported. Look up ODI 10195365 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233288 · 2008-07-06 (July 6, 2008)
NEW MOTORCYCLE PURCHASED 5/14/07 AT METRO POWER SPORTS, CANTON MI. FROM DELIVERY-ON HAVE COMPLAINED OF NOISE IN MOTOR, PLAY IN CLUTCH AND MOSTLY THE "RIDE" OF THE MACHINE. THE TIRES "SKIP/HOP" AS THE BIKE IS DRIVEN @ 25 MPH AND ABOVE. NUMEROUS TECH'S HAVE DRIVEN THE BIKE AND AGREE THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG. THE FIRST ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS TO REPLACE THE TIRE - NO CHANGE. NEXT IT WAS TAKEN TO A DIFFERENT HONDA DEALER, WHERE THEIR ATTEMPT TO CORRECT THE PROBLEM WAS TO ADD MULTIPLE WEIGHTS TO THE WHEEL. BEFORE THEY PROCEEDED WITH…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10233288 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10233612 · 2008-07-09 (July 9, 2008)
APPROXIMATELY 2 MONTHS AGO, I RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE REGARDING THE FUEL DIAPHRAGM ON MY HONDA MOTORCYCLE. MY DEALER HAS NOT BEEN ABLE TO GET THE PARTS FOR THIS REPAIR. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10233612 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10237417 · 2008-08-07 (August 7, 2008)
WHEN I RIDE MY MOTORCYCLE TO WORK (18 MILES) AND PARK IT IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT, IT DRIPS GAS FOR 2-3 HOURS IN THE AFTERNOON. A PUDDLE OF FUEL FORMS UNDER THE BIKE. TODAY I MEASURED THE PUDDLE AND IT WAS APPROXIMATELY 3.5 INCHES BY 6 INCHES. I HAVE TAKEN THE BIKE TO MY LOCAL HONDA DEALER 3 TIMES AND THE PROBLEM CONTINUES. THE FIRST TIME WAS SUPPOSED TO BE FOR THE FACTORY RECALL TO BE PERFORMED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE FUEL VALVE. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 4,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10237417 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10238152 · 2008-08-14 (August 14, 2008)
PETCOCK IS LEAKING GASOLINE ON THE GAS TANK. DEALER AND MANUFACTUER SAYS NOT IN RECALL. SAY MUST BE REPAIRED WITH NEW DIAPHRAM. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 540 miles reported. Look up ODI 10238152 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10354982 · 2010-09-11 (September 11, 2010)
FUEL VALVE IS LEAKING FUEL ONTO ENGINE BLOCK. MOTORCYCLE LEFT OUT OF RECALL FOR SAME PROBLEM IN OTHER MODELS. NO DAMAGE, WRECK, ETC TO HAVE CAUSED LEAK. THE VALVE ITSELF IS LEAKING AS EXPLAINED IN HONDA'S RECALL: HTTP://POWERSPORTS.HONDA.COM/NEWS/090111C080A99CEF/2008/04/01/IMPORTANT-SAFETY-AND-EMISSIONS-RECALL-NOTICE-2007-2008-MODEL-YEAR-VT750-MOTORCYCLES.ASPX IMPORTANT SAFETY AND EMISSIONS RECALL NOTICE - 2007-2008 MODEL YEAR VT750 MOTORCYCLES APRIL 1, 2008 IMPORTANT SAFETY AND EMISSIONS RECALL NOTICE DEAR HONDA OWNER: THIS NOT…
Owner-reported narrative. 6,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10354982 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10523588 · 2013-07-07 (July 7, 2013)
THE FUEL STARTED LEAKING ON THE MOTOR IN THE ON AND RESERVE SELECTION. IT ALSO MADE MY CHROME CLUTCH COVER PEEL UP. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 9,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10523588 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
06V270000 · Equipment:Other:Owners/Service/Other Manual
Reported: 2006-07-26 (July 26, 2006)
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009, ACURA AT 1-800-382-2238 OR HONDA MOTORCYCLES AT 1-866-784-1870.
NHTSA campaign record ↗08V141000 · Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery
Reported: 2008-03-26 (March 26, 2008)
HONDA IS RECALLING 38,934 MY 2006-2007 VT600 AND MY 2007-2008 VT750 AND VTX1300 MOTORCYCLES. THE MOTORCYCLES MAY HAVE AN IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM AND THE FUEL VALVE MAY DRIP FUEL.
Consequence: IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, DRIPPING FUEL POSES THE RISK OF FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL CONTROL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 1-866-784-1870.
NHTSA campaign record ↗