2006 Honda CBR1000RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR1000RR years
- Not enough data 4th of 18 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR. That ranks 4th out of 18 CBR1000RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 1,900 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 4owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 50% | 1,900 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 25 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 25% | 1,250 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Honda CBR1000RR recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery
Problem: Certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. Due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel.
Risk: Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on december 7, 2007. Owners may contact honda at 866-784-1870.
Equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Problem: On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (nhtsa) vehicle safety hotline.
Risk: The language in the owner's manuals is not in accordance with the current mandatory requirements.
Fix: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct nhtsa vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "reporting safety defects" section of the owner's manual. The recall began on august 2, 2006. Owners may contact honda at 1-800-999-1009, acura at 1-800-382-2238 or honda motorcycles at 1-866-784-1870.
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.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Southern Honda Powersports (AQ12001) — opened May 14, 2012, closed May 13, 2013.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
2006 cbr 1000rr vent tube defect. *tr
The tail pipe is located under the seat and exits behind the taillight, when riding the exhaust rotates onto the rider and into the helmet after about two hours of riding i've have headaches and smell of exhaust from this. I've taken the motor cycle to the dealer twice and haven't fixed the…
Fuel tank leaking from bottom of tank at a spot weld. Tank was welded 6 months ago and has developed another leak. *tr
Tl*the contact owns a 2006 honda cbr1000rr. At 75 mph and in sixth gear the vehicle produced a high pitched whining noise. The contact was headed to the dealer when the noise occurred, which has been within the last 150 miles. The weather conditions were sunny and dry. The current and failure…
Other Honda CBR1000RR years
← 2005 CBR1000RR · 2007 CBR1000RR →
| 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 | 4 | 2 |
| 2005 CBR1000RR | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 CBR1000RR | 10 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
Owners most often report fuel system, gasoline, engine and engine cooling, power train problems. The top one, fuel system, gasoline, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 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 2006 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.