Model year guide

2003 Honda VFR 800

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2003 Honda VFR 800 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 45 on record.

2003 Honda VFR 800 — representative photo
Representative photo

2003 Honda VFR 800 at a glance

Safety recalls2

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2003 Honda VFR 800 recalls 2

Electrical System:wiring NHTSA Campaign #07V359000 · 15/08/2007

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE FRONT FAIRING SUB-HARNESS (SECTION OF THE WIRING HARNESS) TRANSFERS THE ELECTRICAL GROUNDING LOAD OF THE HEADLIGHTS, FRONT TURN SIGNALS, INSTRUMENT PANEL, AND VARIOUS RELAYS TO THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS VIA AN 18-PIN CONNECTOR. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THE GROUND WIRE TERMINALS INSIDE THE CONNECTOR CAN OVERHEAT, RESULTING IN MELTING OF THE CONNECTOR AND A LOSS OF POWER TO VARIOUS CIRCUITS.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A RE-DESIGNED SUB-HARNESS. IF DAMAGE IS FOUND, THE MAIN WIRING HARNESS WILL ALSO BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. AN INTERIM LETTER WAS MAILED TO OWNERS ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2007. OWNERS WERE RE-NOTIFIED ON NOVEMBER 10, 2007, TO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO DEALERS TO HAVE THE PARTS INSTAL…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic NHTSA Campaign #05V010000 · manufacturer #P65 · 24/01/2005

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL IN SOME PCVS IS IMPROPERLY SHAPED, AND BRAKE FLUID LEAKAGE MAY OCCUR.

Fix: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE REAR BRAKE FORLEAKAGE. IF LEAKAGE IS CONFIRMED, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE PCV FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 31, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 14 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2003 Honda VFR 800 vehicles on record

2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C23M501466 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C03M500669 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A13M503661 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C43M502120 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A63M504241 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A73M502160 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C93M501660 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C03M501191 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46C83M501052 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A73M504197 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A12M405812 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A33M504035 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A03M501867 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A83M501681 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A03M502131 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A13M501313 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A43M501936 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A82M405208 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46AX3M502346 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A23M501997 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A03M503683 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46AX3M500189 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A53M500844 2003 Honda VFR 800 2003 Honda VFR 800JH2RC46A93M500362

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2003 Honda VFR 800 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2003 Honda VFR 800 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2003 Honda VFR 800. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.