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Honda CBR.

Owner complaints to the U.S. government, 2005 to 2025 models.

Honda CBR

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89owner complaints
6recalls
15%involved a crash, fire or injury
3,744typical miles at complaint

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

engine56%
fuel system18%
electrical12%
throttle & speed control10%
transmission & drivetrain9%

Recalls 6

  • Fuel System, Gasoline 2017

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017 Honda CBR1000RR and CBR1000RR SP motorcycles. There may be a gap between the fuel tank cap seal and the fuel filler neck which can allow water to enter the fuel…

  • Equipment 2006

    ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.…

  • Engine And Engine Cooling 2009

    HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.…

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  • Fuel System, Gasoline 07V576000

    CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.…

  • Fuel System, Gasoline 24V864000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can caus…

  • Fuel System, Gasoline 24V113000

    Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform a…

Recall repairs are free at any dealer. Check a specific bike's VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Complaints by model year.

20055
20066
20073
200820
20095
20102
20116
201212
20135
20142
20155
20164
20174
20182
20193
20231
20241
20253

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold. There are no free U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model, so these are counts, not rates.

Filed as: CBR1000RR, CBR250R, CBR600RR, CBR300R, CBR650R. Source: NHTSA owner complaints and recalls. Every motorcycle

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