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1995-2015 · 8 model years

Honda CBR600 Problems by year

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Honda CBR600 across 8 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 2001 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (4), while 1996, 1997, 1998 have far fewer than a typical year. The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the wheels & tires.

Most complaints for its age20014 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2001
Complaints
14
Recalls
1
Crashes
1
Fires
0
Injuries
2
Deaths
0

CBR600 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.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20150100-C
20014000Engine & coolingF
20003000SuspensionC
19992000Transmission & drivetrainC
19981000BrakesA
19971000Electrical systemA
19961000SteeringA
19952010BrakesF

Most common CBR600 problems

Honda CBR600 recalls 1

Latest CBR600 complaints

2001 Honda CBR600Wheels & tires1 injury

I bought the "eCustomRim" brand tire B071F9SF3S in Amazon, the tire swelled and burst, almost causing a accident, I check the tire and there is no DOT number and I contact the manufacturer by the brand name and no reply

Filed Incident TiresNHTSA 11470770
2000 Honda CBR600Transmission & drivetrain

Car jumps when gas pressed. In the past it was only occasional but now it is more frequent. Last week the check engine light came on, took it to the dealer and was told the transmission is the problem. This car has always been serviced by the honda dealer and only driven on weekends. . After researching I found out that the transmission on honda accords is a known defect. There was a class action but I was never notified. The dealer does not know anything about the class action settlement or why I was not notified. Even though we don't put many miles on this car but soon my teenager will be ready to drive. This is a serious safety issue I would like honda to fix this defect. *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10489261
1997 Honda CBR600Electrical system

While pulling inside of his driveway without prior warning the vehicle shut down. Due to the charging alternator. Please furnish additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem. Mr

Filed Incident Electrical systemNHTSA 8022746
2001 Honda CBR600Engine & cooling

Part requires reinstallation everyone 3000 miles or less. Honda is replacing parts but not fixing problems. Internal engine noise(marbles rolling around) causes distraction at high speeds. Www.Cbrworld.Net has a 600 ezboard forum, under technical help search for cct to see extent of problem.

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 764847
2001 Honda CBR600Engine & cooling

Model of this motorcycle was not found in dims, so put in description. 2001 Honda xr650, consumer states that muffler and pipe have big dents. Consumer indicated that this could cause an accident, or pollute the air. *Ak

Filed Incident Engine and engine coolingNHTSA 882742

Questions about the Honda CBR600

Which Honda CBR600 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2001 (4), 2000 (3), 1995 (2). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2001 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

Which Honda CBR600 years have the fewest complaints?

Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 1996, 1997, 1998 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other CBR600 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.

What are the most common Honda CBR600 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (3), wheels & tires (3), transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Honda CBR600 have?

NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Honda CBR600 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

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