AI Damage2006 Honda VFR800: common problems
Owners of the 2006 Honda VFR800 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about electrical system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Electrical system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 67% of all complaints
- 3 Fuel/propulsion system 67% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- Electrical system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Engine: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (67% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 3 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
My motorcycle engine stopped operating four times, twice in traffic and I was unable to restart the engine. I could not restart the engine until I played with fuses, and noticed main fuse b (fuel injection system) was extremely hot.
Driving down state road doing approx 40 mph when bike suddenly lost power and died. Pulled over and after a few attempts it restarted. This happened 3 more times in my 14 mile commute to work at various speeds including once when turning across traffic.
Motorcycle pops back through air cleaner housing, I am afraid it's going to catch fire.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VFR800 has 4 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda VFR800?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: electrical system, engine, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: loss of power / limp mode (33%), smoke, burning smell, fire (33%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2006 Honda VFR800?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2006 Honda VFR800 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2006 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.