AI Damage2009 Honda VT750: common problems
Owners of the 2009 Honda VT750 filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and suspension. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 5
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 40% of all complaints
- 2 Suspension 40% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 20% of all complaints
- 4 Tires 20% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Suspension: 2 complaints (40% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (20% of all).
- Tires: 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
2009 honda shadow motorcycle, drive shaft poorly installed causing seals to leak at both ends, repair ended up being well over 3 weeks.
Rear tire blowout on 2009 honda vt750c shadow aero motorcycle while driving 50 mph... Inspection revealed defective tire valve stem ruptured under wheel rim. Motorcycle is 6 months old with 1803 miles on odometer. Air pressure was checked before each ride and there was never any indication of a problem.
The contact stated that while driving at speeds of at least 50 mph, the vehicle would excessively and violently vibrate. The vibrations were so severe that the contacts vision was severely impaired. The contact spoke with the manufacturer who would not provide any assistance.
When driving above 50 mph or in 5th gear the motorcycle vibrates badly, as if the suspension was failing. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The technicians could not identify the cause of the failure, therefore they could not provide a remedy. The failure mileage was 4.
I have ridden the bike about 400 miles and at speeds above fifty miles per hours the cycle vibrates badly. At speeds over 55 the cycle bounces severely enough to bounce the rider's eyeballs to the point that vision is severely impaired. I returned the motorcycle to the dealership and contacted honda inc.
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 14,283 of 36,659 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
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Suspension. Wheel alignment, control arms, subframe, even tire wear.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Honda VT750?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, suspension, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 5. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: vibration (60%), tires: bulges, blowouts (20%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2026-11-06.