2004 Honda CBR1000RR Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2004 Honda CBR1000RR recalls

Most common 2004 Honda CBR1000RR problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Electrical System	6
Power Train	2
Vehicle Speed Control	1
Exterior Lighting	1
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1

What owners report

2009-04-05, Service Brakes, Hydraulic
ON JULY 25, 2007, A 16 YR. OLD DRIVER MAKES AN ILLEGAL LEFT-HAND TURN IN FRONT OF MY SON AND HIS GIRLFRIEND AS THEY WERE COMING THROUGH THE INTER-SECTION RIDING A HONDA CBR1000. THE 16 YR. PANICS AND HITS THE BRAKES BLOCKING MY SON'S LEFT LANE. MY SON BRAKES TO TRY AND AVOID THE COLLUSION BUT THE BIKE FAILS TO KEEP BOTH WHEELS ON THE GROUND. THE BIKE GOES UP ON THE FRONT WHEEL IN A VERTICAL POSITION. IN THAT INSTANCE MY SON IS NO LONGER ABLE TO CONTROL THE BIKE AND STEER CLEAR OF THE DURANGO BLOCKING HIS LANE. THE BIKE IS NOW IN CONTROL AS IT DRIVES HIM HEAD-ON INTO THE STATIONERY VEHICLE CRUSHING HIM INTO THE VEHICLE. STEVE WAS ONLY DOING 15 -20 MPH DURING THE TIME OF IMPACT. THE

2008-12-29, Electrical System
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CBR1000RR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 35 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 11,000.

2008-12-29, Electrical System
I HAVE A 2004 HONDA CBR 1000RR. WELL MY SPEEDOMETER IS WAY OFF. IT SAYS I'M DOING 38 WHEN I'M DOING 60. I'VE HAD EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT BY 2 DEALERS. THEY SAYS IT'S IN THE SPEEDOMETER. AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR BIKE. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET THIS FIXED. IT WORKED FINE BUT ABOUT 2 WEEKS AGO IS STARTED DOING THIS. SO I DON'T KNOW WHAT TO DO. *TR

2007-01-20, Electrical System
STARTER FAILS AND BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE. ENGINE EVENTUALLY DOES NOT HAVE POWER TO RUN AND DIES. I HAVE REPLACED TWO STARTER WITHIN 14,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER DEFECT? PROBLEM NOT COVERED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY PERIOD. *JB

2006-08-29, Electrical System
MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO OPERATE IN TRAFFIC ON COMMUTES TO WORK. HEADLIGHTS FAIL, ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER AND DISPLAY GOES BLANK, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FAILURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE THIS YEAR AND A STATOR WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED ON BOTH EVENTS, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT. *NM

2004 Honda CBR1000RR questions

Does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR: Vehicle Speed Control. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (6), Power Train (2), Vehicle Speed Control (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2004 Honda CBR1000RR has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.