Certain motorcycles were supplied with an owner's manual containing an improper procedure for replacing the front wheel.
1994-2002 · 5 model years
Honda CBR1000F Problems by year
Owners have filed 4 complaints about the Honda CBR1000F across 5 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1996 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1), while 2001, 2002 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the body, doors & structure, followed by the brakes.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 2
- Deaths
- 0
CBR1000F 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 CBR1000F problems
Honda CBR1000F recalls 1
Latest CBR1000F complaints
While driving and making a turn handle grab bar came off, causing consumer to fall forward, and motorcycle started to accelerate at high speed, causing consumer to fall off.Consumer sustained injuries. Dealer notified.*Ak
Since purchase, fuel breather tube on honda aero motorcycle 2002 continuously leaks gasoline onto the ground when the bike is in direct sunlight and engine is off. Honda dealer identified problem as defective tubing in gas tank leading to fuel breather tube and with support of american honda motor company, tried to replace tank. First two replacement tanks failed vacuum testing by dealer demonstrating leaks in both. American honda insisted on replacing another defective tank which leaked even worse (approx. 20 -...
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30 Cc per day under bike). After this failure to correct problem, american honda informed me this was not a defect and was a normal characteristic of this model. I believe this is a serious safety defect in terms of fire from gas puddling under bike as well as gas coming into contact with tires when surface allows it to run off. Honda admits all these models have this problem and refuses to repair or correct.*Ak
The rear view mirrors are situated too close together not allowing the rider to see other vehicles approaching from behind. The positioning of the mirrors allows visibility of the riders shoulders and the areas to the extreme left or right side of the motorcycle only. When stopped at an intersection the rider cannot see any vehicles that are approaching from behind, thereby not affording the rider the opportunity to take evasive action if required.
Consumer was driving in dry weather conditions and the front brakes locked up, causing the motorcycle to skid to a stop. The motorcycle turned over on the left side, resulting in injuries to the occupant. *Ak
Questions about the Honda CBR1000F
Which Honda CBR1000F years have the most problems?
Which Honda CBR1000F years have the fewest complaints?
What are the most common Honda CBR1000F problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the body, doors & structure (1), brakes (1), fuel system (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Honda CBR1000F have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Honda CBR1000F 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