The contact owns a 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR. The contact stated that while riding at 35 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the motorcycle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V864000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, but the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
The worst 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr problems
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- Engine15
- Body1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Specific symptoms reported on the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr
Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
- Risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5. This recall is an expansion of the federal safety agency recall number 24V‑113.
Recall number 24V864000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings
- What is wrong
- Honda is recalling 12,894 my 2008 cbr1000rr motorcycles. A coolant hose clamp located on the water pump cover may break due to fatigue caused by vibration generated at continuous high engine speeds.
- Risk
- If the clamp breaks, hot coolant can spray onto the riders left lower leg causing scalding to the rider.
- Remedy
- Dealers will install the new coolant hose clamp free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on or before june 6, 2009. Owners may contact honda at 866‑784‑1870.
Recall number 09V174000 · Recall details
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Defect investigations
Southern Honda Powersports
the federal safety agency opened Audit Query (AQ) 12-001 to determine whether Southern Honda Powersports (Southern Honda) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, had complied with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act, as amended, 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301 (Safety Act) and its implementing regulations. The Safety Act requires, among other things, that a motor vehicle or equipment manufacturer notify its dealers of defects related to motor vehicle safety and non-compliances with federal motor vehicle safety standards.In turn, a dealer may not sell and deliver a new vehicle subject to a recall unless the recall remedy has been performed.(see 49 U.S.C. 30120(i); 49 C.F.R. 573.11)the federal safety agency issued an information request to Southern Honda on May 14, 2012 to which they responded on July 6, 2012.the federal safety agency?s inquiry led it to believe that Southern Honda had failed to complete the requirements of five recalls that required inspections and/or repairs of motorcycles prior to their sale or delivery.the federal safety agency believes that 329 motorcycles affected by recalls had not been inspected and/or repaired prior to their sale and delivery between 2007 and 2012.The agency is unaware of any deaths or injuries involving these vehicles.the federal safety agency concluded that it had a potential civil penalty claim against Southern Honda for violations of the Safety Act.Southern Honda denied any violations of the Safety Act.In order to settle this matter, Southern Honda agreed to pay a civil penalty in the amount of $125,000, to be paid in five annual installments.This AQ is closed.
AQ12001
Technical service bulletins for the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr 6
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Dealer message
- Dealer message
- Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (AST) module capable of testing...
- Honda vehicle: product update campaign-clutch inner replacement
- Honda motorcycle: replace clutch inner: under certain usage, abrupt clutch engagement CAN transmit shock...
- Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
What 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Vehicle burns oil at a rate of over 1l per 1,000 of minimal to moderate riding.
The engine burns oil at the rate of 1 quart per 500 miles regardless of how it's operated. Absolutely ridiculous. Most other owners know this is a common issue with faulty piston rings and no recall has been issued. This problem only results in unnecessary wear and tear on other engine components, higher cost of ownership and much higher emissions. Honda, please fix your bike!!
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr1000rr motorcycle. While changing the oil in the vehicle, the contact noticed that it was burning oil too fast. The contact stated that the motorcycle had been burning oil too quickly ever since it was purchased a year ago. The motorcycle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the motorcycle was burning too much oil. The motorcycle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The motorcycle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr1000rr. The contact stated that the engine oil had to be constantly refilled due to excessive oil burning. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the piston rings failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 8,915.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr1000rr. The contact stated that while riding at approximately 65 MPH, there was a loud bang as the rear wheel seized and nearly caused the contact to fall off the motorcycle. The contact had the motorcycle towed to the residence. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 25,000.
On january 18th 2015 I was riding my motorcycle honda 2008 cbr1000rr on mulholland hwy in aguora hills at speed about 45mph on a straight road. A head was mild turn to the right. Just before the turn my engine seized, blocked rear wheel and motorcycle with me continue straight out of turn into the cliff about 25 feet deep. Unfortunately there was not any guardrail to prevent fall into the cliff and avoid injuries. I got a multiple injuries. I contacted honda safety department and they referred me with my motorcycle problem to dealer.
Burning large amounts or oil. Definitely seeing soot/smoke coming out the exhaust have had the oil light come on during usage and when checking dipstick noticed that oil was very low, about 1 quart low. Have already talked to honda dealers claiming one quart of oil burnt per 1000 miles is normal, but I'm exceeding those guidelines. I've also had multiple motorcycle dealers look at motorcycle and they've validated that the engine is burning large amounts of oil just from looking at the oil soot/ash in the exhaust. They've speculated to me that this is an issue with the piston rings or valve seals but could not make that determination without tearing down the issue which would come at substantial cost.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 honda cbr cbr1000rr motorcycle. The contact stated that engine oil had to be added to the vehicle every 700-1000 miles. The manufacturer and dealer were notified of the failure and stated that the oil consumption was within specifications. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available.
My 2008 honda cbr1000 burns an excessive amount of engine oil. Over the course of my ownership I have noticed that my bike burns on average 1 qt of fully synthetic motor oil in about 1000 miles of use. This is an excessive amount of oil and I am constantly refilling oil and worrying about the extra strain on the engine due to this high amount of oil consumption.
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Questions about the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr
Is the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr reliable?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr, 4.5 times a typical Cbr1000rr model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr?
Engine and cooling, with 15 complaints, typically around 11,000 miles. Next is body (1).
How many recalls does the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and engine and engine cooling.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda Cbr1000rr engine?
Yes, 1 recall: 09V174000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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