Dt*: the contact stated there was a whistling noise coming from the battery. There were no warning signals prior to the incident. Upon inspection, the battery was observed to be expanded and emitted a burning smell. The battery was disconnected and the quad was loaded. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer who determined that the voltage regulator was too close to the radiator. The dealer recommended moving the voltage regulator to the rear of the quad. The manufacturer was informed and provided a case# for further investigation.
2004-2006 · 2 model years
Vento Vthunder Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Vento Vthunder across 2 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2006 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the electrical system, followed by the equipment & accessories.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Vthunder complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Vthunder problems
Latest Vthunder complaints
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 25 mph on dry roads, the transmission on the vento v-thunder motorcycle locked up without warning, and the rear tire stopped moving. The vehicle was taken to a service dealer, where the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the problem.*Ak
Dt*: the contact stated while attempting a turn at 20 mph the engine guard bracket fractured and made contact with the front tire. This immobilized the tire causing the contact to loose control of the vehicle. Injuries were sustained and no police report was filed. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted. This is a 2006 vento v-thunder 1400 motorcycle.*Ak
Consumer complaint regarding safety issue with the bolts on the motorcycle will not remain tight. *Ts the speedometer was inoperative, the brakes will not hold, the seat was broken, "the fading wouldn't hold," and the headlights would blow. Vento motorcycles, usa *sc *ak
Questions about the Vento Vthunder
Which Vento Vthunder years have the most problems?
What are the most common Vento Vthunder problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the electrical system (2), equipment & accessories (1), lights (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Vento Vthunder have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Vento Vthunder model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data