1995-2002 · 5 model years

Honda CBR900 Problems by year

Owners have filed 10 complaints about the Honda CBR900 across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2002 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (6). The most reported problem area is the engine & cooling, followed by the brakes.

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Most complaints for its age20026 complaints · 0 recallsSee the 2002

Complaints: 10
Recalls: 0
Crashes: 1
Fires: 0
Injuries: 1
Deaths: 0

CBR900 complaints by model year

1995 1996 1998 2000 62002

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.

Year	Complaints	Crashes	Top problem	Grade
2002	6	1	Engine & cooling	F
2000	1	0	Suspension	C
1998	1	0	Brakes	C
1996	1	0	Body, doors & structure	C
1995	1	0	Engine & cooling	C

Most common CBR900 problems

Latest CBR900 complaints

2002 Honda CBR900 Transmission & drivetrain

The vehicle is a 2002 honda cb-900f motorcycle (more often known as the 919). Returning home in the early hours of the morning, the retaining bolt on the gear shift lever (which also serves as its pivot point) worked loose, causing the gear shift lever to drop off the motorcycle, doing some damage to the gear shift lever (which remained attached to the shift mechanism via a rod and a set of universal joints), but more importantly, I was no longer able to shift gears up or down. Due to the hour (about 1:00am pdt)...

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there was no traffic, and I was close to home, so I was able to continue on surface streets most of the way home in 6th gear, until a traffic light forced me to stop the motorcycle, from which point I had to push the vehicle the remaining mile to my home.*Ak

2002 Honda CBR900 Engine & cooling

I am experiencing an exhaust smell while riding my honda 919. This smell not only permeates my clothing but also gives me a head ache while riding. This problem has occurred since I bought the motorcycle brand new.*Ak

2002 Honda CBR900 Engine & cooling

Exhaust smell from honda cb900f2, which is almost overpowering at times.*Ak

2002 Honda CBR900 Engine & cooling

Exhaust fumes making riders and passengers have sysmptoms such as those found with carbon monoxide poisoning during motorcycle rides and shortly thereafter. Suspect high-mount exhaust system. *Ak

2002 Honda CBR900 Engine & cooling

After riding my 919 I stank of exhaust and had symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning. Headache/ dizzy/ nausea/ light headed, and I am very sleepy. *Ak

2002 Honda CBR900 BrakesCrash1 injury

THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. MR

Questions about the Honda CBR900

Which Honda CBR900 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 2002 (6), 1995 (1), 1996 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2002 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Honda CBR900 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the engine & cooling (5), brakes (2), body, doors & structure (1) most often.

How many recalls does the Honda CBR900 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Honda CBR900 model year on file.

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