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2002-2007 · 6 model years
Honda CB900F Problems by year
Owners have filed 8 complaints about the Honda CB900F across 6 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (3). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
CB900F 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 CB900F problems
Honda CB900F recalls 1
Latest CB900F complaints
Went in for routine oil change and was told my steering system leak and I would need to purchase a new rack and pinion assembly for $1400. I am the original owner and it only has 73,000 miles. I see many other similar complaints. How do we get honda to admit responsibility for this?
We haven't own this car in over 10 years. I have tried several times to get this information through to person on phone but to no avail.
Takata recall - local honda dealer was called. Advised that they had no parts and would not schedule a repair date. Provided no rental car or future date for part availability. Stated that focus is in southern states due to the heat. I feel that service orders should be completed on a first come first serve basis rather than geographic. Our temperatures on charlotte in the summer are no less that in the south.
After any amount of time spent on the motorycle, an unbearable odor from the exhaust similar to stagnant sewage emanates from the exhaust. This has occurred throughout ownership and is widely reported by other owners. Honda nor a local dealer did not acknowledge the issue when contacted. An independent mechanic could not find any cause of the odor. The odor causes severe headaches, lightheadedness, and nausea. The odor emanates at idle, at speed, during cold starts, warm starts, and at shutdown. The odor is noticeably stronger when the engine reaches operating temperature. *Tr
I recently purchased a 2005 honda 919 (cb900f5) motorcycle. The high-mounted (completely stock) exhaust system appears to be poorly designed, given that a large amount of exhaust is pulled back into the riders clothing and helmet, especially at moderate (city) speeds. My clothing actually smells of exhaust (very strongly) after a short ride. The situation for the passenger is much worse, to the point that sickness (headache and burning eyes) develops quite quickly. My honda 919 has absolutely no exhaust leaks, and...
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is in perfect tune. I searched the web (using the search string "honda 919 exhaust smell"), and learned that many others have experienced this problem, some resorting to adapting a completely different (low-mounted) exhaust system to the motorcycle. Given the danger involved, in my view, honda should address this issue via a recall that involves changes to the exhaust. (From what I have read, honda has repeatedly refused to address the problem when contacted directly by consumers.) *Tr
Tl * - the contact owns a 2004 boss hoss motorcycle. The contact was driving 65 mph and when he attempted to shift gears the motorcycle locked, slid and was inoperable. Four incidents occur related to the transmission. The motorcycle was purchased new, and the incident also occurred with the original transmission. The transmission was replaced and the failure continued to occur. The transmission was rebuilt by the manufacturer. After the most recent incident the dealer refused to test ride the motorcycle. *Ak
Questions about the Honda CB900F
Which Honda CB900F years have the most problems?
Which Honda CB900F years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Honda CB900F problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (4), airbags (2), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Honda CB900F have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Honda CB900F model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
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