- The problem
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
- The risk
- If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Honda CB300F Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Honda CB300F with NHTSA, most often about the engine & cooling (3) and the fuel system (1). Those complaints describe 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in July 2016 for the engine. For comparison, the 2015 has 6 and the 2017 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical CB300F year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Honda CB300F problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
2016 Honda CB300F recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 2016 Honda CB300F
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
"2016 Honda cbr 300 recall" I bought a 2016 honda cbr 300 abs motorcycle brand new with 2 miles on the motorcycle on august 8, 2017. On august 12, 2017 I decided to ride my motorcycle to antioch and upon returning home from antioch, the motorcycle cut off, while I was in a turn. The bike died and caused me to skid on my left side, slamming into the gravel, and sliding 15 yards on my shoulder as well as head. I was wearing protective head wear, so I had no head trauma, however in attempt to brace my fall I put...
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down my left hand. Left hand was road rash. I contacted contra costa powersports and they came to antioch to pick up the bike, so I do not have photos of my bike. Contra costa powersports told me they were going to examine what happened, as well as replace everything that was damaged. With concern, I typed in recalls on 2016 honda cbr 300 in google search, and discovered a recall for my bike dating back to july 8, 2016....
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. The contact received a connecting rod bearing recall notification; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The nhtsa campaign number was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 990.
Honda CB300F: every year compared
All CB300F years2016 Honda CB300F vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Honda CB300F | 3 | 1 | C | |
| 2016 Honda Accord | 613 | 4 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Honda CBR300R | 4 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Honda Accord Hybrid | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Honda CB300F
Does the 2016 Honda CB300F have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Honda CB300F: engine (July 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CB300F?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the engine & cooling (3), fuel system (1), electrical system (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Honda CB300F had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 29, 2016 and the latest on August 5, 2018. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Honda CB300F a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Honda CB300F year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Honda CB300F years have the most complaints?
2015 (6), 2016 (3), 2017 (1). See every Honda CB300F year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Honda CB300F has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data