Check a VIN

Honda Cbr1000rr years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 51 complaints about the Honda Cbr1000rr since 2004, and 9 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 18 complaints, more than any other year, led by engine and body problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
51
Recalls
9
Worst year
2008
Model years
2004-2025

Honda Cbr1000rr years to avoid

No model year of the Honda Cbr1000rr stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Honda Cbr1000rr years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Honda Cbr1000rr complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

20042005200620072008200920102013201720182025

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Honda Cbr1000rr problems

All model years combined.

  • Engine
    19
  • Electrical
    7
  • Brakes
    7
  • Fuel system
    6
  • Transmission
    5
  • Acceleration
    4
  • Steering
    2
  • Wheels
    1
  • Tires
    1
  • Lights
    1
  • Body
    1

Honda Cbr1000rr problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2025-1Transmission00
2018-1Engine10
2017-3Acceleration21
2013-1Brakes10
2010-2Brakes10
2009-5Brakes3,00013
2008-18Engine16,22621
2007-2Fuel system11
2006-4Fuel system20
2005-4Steering00
2004-10Electrical10,81711

Recalls 9

See all 9 recalls for the Honda Cbr1000rr

Questions about the Honda Cbr1000rr

What years of the Honda Cbr1000rr should you avoid?

No single model year of the Honda Cbr1000rr has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Honda Cbr1000rr?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Honda Cbr1000rr?

Engine, with 19 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (7) and brakes (7).

How many recalls does the Honda Cbr1000rr have?

9 recalls between 2004 and 2025. The 2021 model year has the most, with 3.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Honda Cbr1000rr?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history
Is this car on a recall?Check VIN