2004 Honda CBR1000RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR1000RR years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR. That ranks 2nd out of 18 CBR1000RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 12,200 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 2 injuries. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Honda CBR1000RR problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 60% | 12,200 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 20% | 3,621 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 10% | 25,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Honda CBR1000RR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Vehicle speed control
Problem: On certain motorcycles, some digital speedometers may experience a computer program error, causing the speedometer to indicate approximately 25 percent less than the actual vehicle speed.
Risk: This condition can result in the vehicle being driven at an illegal or unsafe speed, which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will install an updated speedometer and associated components. Owner notification began on may 11, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.
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.
On july 25, 2007, a 16 yr. Old driver makes an illegal left-hand turn in front of my son and his girlfriend as they were coming through the inter-section riding a honda cbr1000. The 16 yr. Panics and hits the brakes blocking my son's left lane. My son brakes to try and avoid the collusion but the…
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 honda cbr1000rr. While driving 55 mph, the speedometer displayed 35 mph. The dealer stated that the speedometer needed to be replaced. The vehicle has not been repaired. The failure and current mileages were less than 11,000.
I have a 2004 honda cbr 1000rr. Well my speedometer is way off. It says i'm doing 38 when i'm doing 60. I've had everything checked out by 2 dealers. They says it's in the speedometer. And they said there was a recall for this year bike. I'd like to know what i can do to get this fixed. It worked…
Starter fails and battery does not charge. Engine eventually does not have power to run and dies. I have replaced two starter within 14,000 miles. Manufacturer defect? Problem not covered outside of warranty period. *jb
Motorcycle fails to operate in traffic on commutes to work. Headlights fail, electronic speedometer and display goes blank, followed by engine failure. This has happened twice this year and a stator was found to be burned on both events, requiring replacement. *nm
Other Honda CBR1000RR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 CBR1000RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 CBR1000RR | 0 | 3 |
| 2019 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 CBR1000RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 CBR1000RR | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 CBR1000RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 CBR1000RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 CBR1000RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 CBR1000RR | 5 | 1 |
| 2008 CBR1000RR | 18 | 2 |
| 2007 CBR1000RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 CBR1000RR | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 CBR1000RR | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR?
Owners most often report electrical system, power train, exterior lighting problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR1000RR model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.