2016 Honda CBR300R Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR300R years
- Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Honda CBR300R. That ranks 2nd out of 6 CBR300R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 440 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 4owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Honda CBR300R 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 | 2 | 50% | 440 | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 50% | 450 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 25% | 450 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 25% | 5,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Honda CBR300R recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
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.
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CBR300R motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 25 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft had fused to the connecting rod and…
I m going to the dealer ask for the safety claim recall issue with my honda cbr300r and the service guy send me to another dealer telling me that the claim is already did for another dealer and when i have 1 full week waiting and when i check the information appear like the reset for this claim…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BANK ANGLE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN & JOE'S HONDA KAWASAKI KTM (LOCATED AT 21618 GOLDEN TRIANGLE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350, [redacted]) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BANK ANGLE…
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cbr300r motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall…
Other Honda CBR300R years
← 2015 CBR300R · 2017 CBR300R →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 CBR300R | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 CBR300R | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 CBR300R | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 CBR300R | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 CBR300R | 5 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Honda CBR300R?
Owners most often report electrical system, engine, electronic stability control (esc) problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Honda CBR300R?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Honda CBR300R a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR300R model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.