2016 Honda CB300F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 5, 2018 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CB300F years
Not enough data 2nd of 2 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda CB300F. That ranks 2nd out of 2 CB300F model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 505 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Honda CB300F problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine3 · ~505 mi
Electrical System1 · ~20 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~20 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine3100%505——
Electrical System133%20——
Fuel/propulsion System133%20——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 2 complaints
2016: 2201622018: 120181

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Honda CB300F recalls (1)

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Engine and engine cooling:engineJul 12, 2016 · NHTSA campaign 16V528000 · 11,424 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.

Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

"2016 honda cbr 300 recall" i bought a 2016 honda cbr 300 abs motorcycle brand new with 2 miles on the motorcycle on august 8, 2017. On august 12, 2017 i decided to ride my motorcycle to antioch and upon returning home from antioch, the motorcycle cut off, while i was in a turn. The bike died and…

Electrical System · received Aug 5, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11115858

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. The contact received a connecting rod bearing recall notification; however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of…

Engine · received Nov 2, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10923807

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cb300f. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle stalled without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the contact was informed that the vin was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling). The part to do the repair…

Engine · received Aug 29, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10899126

Other Honda CB300F years

← 2015 CB300F

YearComplaintsRecalls
201631
2015 CB300F62

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CB300F?

Owners most often report engine, electrical system, fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda CB300F?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2016 Honda CB300F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CB300F model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.