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2003 Honda CBR600RR

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
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Latest Aug 14, 2017
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Latest Apr 1, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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1 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 3 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2003 Honda CBR600RR, most frequently naming the brakes and powertrain (other) categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 8 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes266.7%
  • Powertrain (other)133.3%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14E012000

EQUIPMENT; STEERING

Apr 1, 2014
2,827 units potentially affected
The defect: Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.
The risk: If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.
The remedy: Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.
Ohlins Racing ABView on NHTSA.gov
04V387000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES

Aug 5, 2004
22,000 units potentially affected
The defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION WHICH CAN CAUSE BINDING AND ROUGH BRAKE OPERATION. AS CORROSION INCREASES, IT CAN CAUSE A STICKING PEDAL OR REQUIRE HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT.
The risk: LINKAGE COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPHERICAL ROD END AND ASSOCIATED PARTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.
HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.)Manufacturer number P40View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

Powertrain (other)
Filed Aug 14, 2017

DOES NOT SHIFT INTO 2ND GEAR... IT STALLS OUT AND RPM REVELS UP. DRIVING ALONG THE ROAD AND ALL OF SUDDEN THE ENG. REVEVS UP AND YOU ARE NOT IN GEAR WHILE DRIVING....

NHTSA ID
11014991
Incident
Aug 1, 2017
Mileage
135,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 12, 2005
Crash reported1 injury reported

DT: THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HONDA CBR600RR MOTORCYCLE, HE RECEIVED A RECALL ON THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE. PRIOR TO THE RECALL, THE CONTACT HAD AN ACCIDENT. HE WAS SLOWING DOWN TO MAKE A LEFT HAND CURVE, AND THE REAR BRAKES LOCKED, CAUSING A COLLISION. . THE SERVICE DEALER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE FOR ABOUT 2 MONTHS. THE CONSUMER WENT TO THE SERVICE DEALER THREE TIMES, AND THEY STATED THEY COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING TO REPLACE ON THE REAR BRAKES. THE CONSUMER HAS NOT CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER OF THE MOTORCYCLE.*AK

NHTSA ID
10132596
Incident
Aug 26, 2004
Mileage
182 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 25, 2004
Crash reported

WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES THEY LOCKED UP. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED. CONSUMER HAD THE MOTORCYCLE TOWED TO THE DEALER. *AK

NHTSA ID
10089772
Incident
Aug 25, 2004

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

DLR MSG - Honda

AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry has been updated.

DLR MSG - Stop S

AIR BAGS

Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, Safety Recall: Accord, Civic, and Others ? Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator Can Be Over-Pressurized, 14-045, Recall: Front Driver?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity Recall, and 14-046, Recall: Front Passenger?s Airbag Inflator May Produce Excessive Pressure After Long-Term Exposure to High Absolute Humidity have been posted to ISIS. However, due to the large number of affected units, American Honda is still in the process of populating the VIN status inquiry function on iN, which is expected to take several days. When this process is complete, American Honda will notify all dealers again via iN message. Until that time, the existing acknowledgement procedure must be used for all potentially affected vehicles.

MC - The Wrench

SEATS

Honda technician newsletter - Rider Seat InstallationWhen installing the rider seat on NM4, be sure to insert the front two prongs (one on each side) into their respective stays. If these prongs are not inserted fully, the seat may be difficult to install and remove. Top shelter installation - Several Honda models have a plastic top shelter that installs over a gas cap assembly that includes a rubber insulator around its circumference.

08-040

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY REDUCED LABEL FOR ALL HONDA VEHICLES. *PE

SB-06-085

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

HONDA: WARRANTY EXTENSION-VEHICLE WARRANTY MILEAGE. CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ALLEGING THAT THE ODOMETERS ON CERTAIN 2002-2006 HONDA MODELS WERE OVERSTATING MILEAGE. FEDERAL COURT PROVIDED FINAL APPROVAL OF SETTLEMENT ON 12/29/07. NO MODELS LISTED. *PE

09242004

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

REAR BRAKE LINKAGE SAFETY RECALL NOTICE. UNDER CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES, THE PUSHROD AND/OR THE TIE ROD BUSHING IN THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER CAN BECOME CORRODED THEREBY AFFECTING THE REAR BRAKE FUNCTION. *TT

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Honda CBR600RR by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2026510—
2025210—
2024010—
2020010—
2019310—
2018010—
2017010—
2016010—
2015010—
2014010—
2013110—
2012110—
2011010—
2010010—
2009010—
2008200—
2007110—
2006220—
2005110—
2004720—
2003Viewing320—

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.