AI Damage2004 Honda VT750: common problems
Owners of the 2004 Honda VT750 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 80% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 20% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 4 complaints (80% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (20% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 5 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion 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.
Fuel tank shutoff valve leaks fuel on hot cylinder and engine case out weep hole causing a fire hazzard presents unsafe condition with eng running or when parked with cold engine as fuel leaks on the ground causing a fire hazzard.
Noticed strong smell of gasoline fumes and noticed fuel pouring from petcock valve onto engine and ground. Fuel leaks onto engine cylinders and could cause fire and accident resulting in injuries and/or death.
2004 honda aero 750 -motorcycle; leaking fuel petcock while engine is running or while parked.
The fuel valve (petcock) on my 2004 honda shadow aero motorcycle started leaking fuel and eventually failed. Upon dis-assembly of the valve, I discovered the rubber diaphragm had failed, causing the fuel to leak out the bottom and further preventing fuel from reaching the carburetor.
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 14,282 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 39% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VT750 has 4 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 5, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Fuel/propulsion 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 2004 Honda VT750?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (40%), smoke, burning smell, fire (40%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2004 Honda VT750?
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 2004 Honda VT750 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 2004 models
Read also
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.