Honda CB900F Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda CB900F, across 6 model years (2002–2007). The 2003 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Honda CB900F years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CB900F model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2003 CB900F: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2005 CB900F: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2007 CB900F: 1 complaint, 0 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 CB900F problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CB900F model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 CB900F | 1 | 0 | — | Steering | |
| 2006 CB900F | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2005 CB900F | 2 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2004 CB900F | 1 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 2003 CB900F | 3 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2002 CB900F | 1 | 0 | — | Air Bags |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CB900F years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2003 (3), 2005 (2), 2007 (1). 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 CB900F?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 4 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda CB900F have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.