2003 Honda CB900F Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2014 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CB900F years
Not enough data 1st of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda CB900F. That is the most of any CB900F model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 12,005 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 2003 Honda CB900F problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~12,005 mi
Fuel/propulsion System1 · ~24,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling3100%12,005——
Fuel/propulsion System133%24,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 2 complaints
2004: 2200422014: 120141

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2003 Honda CB900F recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2003 Honda CB900F.

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.

After any amount of time spent on the motorycle, an unbearable odor from the exhaust similar to stagnant sewage emanates from the exhaust. This has occurred throughout ownership and is widely reported by other owners. Honda nor a local dealer did not acknowledge the issue when contacted. An…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 3, 2014 · NHTSA complaint 10607947

WHILE RIDING THIS MOTORCYCLE, EXHAUST FUMES WILL PERMEATE THE BACK OF THE RIDERS CLOTHING, BACK PACKS AND PASSENGERS, LEAVING A NASUATING ODOR THAT IS UNBEARABLE TO BE AROUND. THIS OCCURS WITH RIDING TRIPS THAT ARE AS SHORT AS 15 MINUTES. PASSENGERS COMPLAIN THAT THEY CAN SMELL EXHAUST FUMES WHILE…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10075415

Excessive unburned fuel vapor/fumes emitted from exhaust of motorcycle "03 honda 919 from first day of ownership through 2000 miles. (6 months) protective riding gear saturation, and inhalation/lightheadedness had been experienced. Had performed lab testing of manufactures oil having shown excess…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received May 29, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10074458

Other Honda CB900F years

← 2002 CB900F · 2004 CB900F →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 CB900F10
2006 CB900F01
2005 CB900F20
2004 CB900F10
200330
2002 CB900F10

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda CB900F?

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

Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda CB900F?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2003 Honda CB900F a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CB900F model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.