AI Damage2005 Honda VT750: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Honda VT750 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and fuel system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel system 33% of all complaints
- 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
I noticed 3 weeks ago that there was a strong smell of gasoline around my bike. So I looked around the engine and didn't find anything. I thought I was imaging things, being overly precautious. Since then the smell has developed into a wet spot underneath my bike, a small puddle.
The fuel petcock (fuel control valve) diaphragm is leaking on a hot engine. Honda has a recall for this part in the 2007 and 2008 but not for the 2005 model year. This is a major issue as fuel is leaking on a hot engine! I have called honda and they will not do anything about it.
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source, increased the risk of a fire. The manufacturer was notified, and he was referred to a dealer. He is in the process of taking the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The vehicle identification number was unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 1,000.
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 VT750 has 4 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- 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 2005 Honda VT750?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, fuel system. Total complaints: 3. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: fuel system, fuel smell (67%), smoke, burning smell, fire (67%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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.