As I was driving going around 60mph, suddenly my engine lost power, the motorcycle shut off and as a result my rear tire locked up for a split second. I was able to to get to get off the road, thankfully no one was hurt. As I tried turning the motorcycle back on, all it did was tick and did not start. After being unsuccessful in turing it back on, I had to tow it to the dealership where I had to pay for a diagnostic to see what was wrong. They told me it appeared that my engine was seized and would need a engine rebuild and that I would need to pay out of my own pocket because the recall for the same thing thats wrong with my bike is not covered as it is with the previous year bikes. The motorcycle only has approximately 5000 miles, I am extremely disappointed because I would think honda would take action. I know I am not the only one who this has happened to. If the problem was on the previous year bikes why would the recall not extend to the following years that have the same problem? Thank you, hopefully this gets somewhere and something is done about it.
The worst 2018 Honda CBR300R problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Acceleration1
- Engine1
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Recalls 1
Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
- Risk
- A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
- Remedy
- Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1‑866‑784‑1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
Recall number 19V412000 · Recall details
What 2018 Honda CBR300R owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda pioneer 1000. While idling in reverse and depressing the brake pedal the vehicle inadvertently reversed. As a result, the vehicle struck the person standing in the rear of the vehicle and collided with a side-by-side utility vehicle it was attempting to tow. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The individual that was struck sustained bruises to his leg that did not require medical attention. The contact stated that the failure recurred while attempting to hook up the other vehicle to tow. The contact stated that the vehicle collided with the other side-by-side again and moved it approximately 100 yards at full throttle. The vehicle was then placed onto the contact's trailer and taken to the contact's residence. The contact scheduled a diagnostic appointment with honda of melbourne (1240 s harbor city blvd, melbourne, fl 32901). The manufacturer was not made aware of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 500.
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Questions about the 2018 Honda CBR300R
Is the 2018 Honda CBR300R reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2018 Honda CBR300R, fewer than a typical CBR300R model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2018 Honda CBR300R?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2018 Honda CBR300R have?
1 recall, covering power train.
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