CarRecallWatchThe 2008 Honda CBR1000RR has 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 18 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (10 reports).
2008 Honda CBR1000RR recalls
Fuel pump can fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk
Fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, so they can deform over time and cause the fuel pump to fail.
Most common 2008 Honda CBR1000RR problems
Problem areas named in the 18 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 5 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
What owners report
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 NHTSA 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 de
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.
2008 Honda CBR1000RR questions
Does the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR: Fuel pump can fail and stall the engine, raising crash risk; Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR?
Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (10), Engine And Engine Cooling (5), Power Train (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2008 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.