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Honda CBR600RR.

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2003 to 2026 models.

30owner complaints

5recalls

33%involved a crash, fire or injury

2,274typical miles at complaint

Honda CBR600RR years to avoid. The model years with the most complaints filed with NHTSA.

20047 complaints

6 of 7 describe the brakes, several in crashes.

4 reported a crash.

Recall 04V387000 (service brakes, hydraulic): On certain motorcycles, the rear brake linkage is susceptible to corrosion which can cause binding and rough brake operation.

20267 complaints

7 of 7 describe the engine burning or leaking oil.

The 2026 is still new, so its count can grow.

Recall 25V891000 (engine and engine cooling): The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.

Fewest complaints on file: 2005 (1), 2007 (1), 2012 (1). Few complaints is not a clean bill of health, just fewer owners filing.

What each year's complaints describe comes from reading their text. These are counts, not rates: there are no sales figures per motorcycle model year. A complaint is not proof of a defect.

Every year11 model yearsMost complaints: 2004See every year →ProblemsEngine33% of complaintsengine33%brakes27%fuel system20%See problems →Recalls & safety5 recallsFree fix at any dealerSee recalls & safety →Specs & enginesEvery versionpower, weight, seat height and priceSee specs →

Complaints by model year.

20033

20047

20051

20062

20071

20082

20121

20131

20193

20252

20267

Popular years get more complaints just because more were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect them. There are no U.S. sales figures by motorcycle model year, so these are counts, not rates.

What owners complain about. Share of complaints.

engine33%

brakes27%

fuel system20%

electrical17%

transmission & drivetrain7%

Recalls 5

Engine And Engine Cooling 2025
The cylinder head may have been improperly manufactured, which can lead to rod bearing failure, possibly resulting in rear wheel lock up or oil leaking onto the rear tire.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024
The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Fuel System, Gasoline 2024
The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.

Show all 5

Equipment 06V270000
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.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 04V387000
On certain motorcycles, the rear brake linkage is susceptible to corrosion which can cause binding and rough brake operation.

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

Specs The maker's claimed figures for a representative year. ~ means approximate.

Honda CBR600RR

2003–now

~118 hpClaimed crank figure

Engine: 599 cc liquid-cooled inline-fourHonda 600 four family
Torque: ~47 lb-ftclaimed
Weight: ~410 lbwet or curb, as the maker quotes it
Seat height: 32.3 in
Price new: ~$11,599 (2013)base U.S. MSRP before destination, approximate

From the makers' U.S. spec sheets (the EU sheet for horsepower where the U.S. one leaves it out), checked against a sample on Nov 11; years and versions differ.

Filed as: CBR600RR. Source: NHTSA owner complaints (model years 2000-2026) and recalls. Every motorcycle

Also counted in the Honda CBR family page.

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Updated Nov 14, 2026

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