Honda CB300R Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 3 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Honda CB300R, across 8 model years (2018–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2018: 0201802019: 3201932020: 0202002021: 0202102022: 0202202023: 0202302024: 0202402025: 020250

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda CB300R years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No CB300R model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 CB300R: 3 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Honda CB300R problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train210
Engine110
Structure110

All Honda CB300R model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 CB300R01——
2024 CB300R01——
2023 CB300R01——
2022 CB300R01——
2021 CB300R01——
2020 CB300R01——
2019 CB300R32—Power Train
2018 CB300R01——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda CB300R years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Honda CB300R?

Power Train, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Honda CB300R have?

2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.