AI Damage2007 Honda VT750: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Honda VT750 filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel system and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 11
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel system 55% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 18% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 9% of all complaints
- 4 Exterior lighting 9% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 9% of all complaints
- 6 Tires 9% of all complaints
- Fuel system: 6 complaints (55% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (18% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (9% of all).
- Exterior lighting: 1 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (9% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 11 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 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.
Tl 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 not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or local dealer. The contact related the failure with NHTSA Campaign Number: 08V141000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); however, the vehicle was not included. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.
If this leak had not been caught when it was, it could have easily erupted into a full blown fire seriously injuring me or my husband as well as any innocent bystanders. I ask that someone please contact the honda corporation and see if they will expand their recall.
While driving approximately 70 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The motorcycle restarted; however, the motorcycle sputtered all the way to the residence. Once parked, the contact discovered that fuel was leaking from the fuel control valve.
The fuel started leaking on the motor in the on and reserve selection. It also made my chrome clutch cover peel up.
Safety consequence in the presence of an ignition source, dripping fuel poses a risk of fire. Emission consequence fuel evaporating into the atmosphere will result in the motorcycle no longer meeting regulations. Your motorcycle may fail a state or local emissions inspection if you do not have this recall repair done.
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.
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.
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 10,520 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 29% most complained about).
On average one model year of the VT750 has 4 complaints (10 years in the data). This year has 11, 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.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Exterior lighting. Headlamps, leveling, sensors and mounts after a frontal hit.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Honda VT750?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel system, fuel/propulsion system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 11. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: smoke, burning smell, fire (18%), knocking, grinding or other noise (9%), stalls while driving (9%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 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 2007 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 2007 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.