Honda CBR600 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda CBR600, across 8 model years (1995–2015). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Honda CBR600 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CBR600 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2001 CBR600: 4 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 CBR600: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
- 1999 CBR600: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 1996 CBR600: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1997 CBR600: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 CBR600: 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 CBR600 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Power Train | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CBR600 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 CBR600 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2001 CBR600 | 4 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 CBR600 | 3 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1999 CBR600 | 2 | 0 | — | Power Train | |
| 1998 CBR600 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1997 CBR600 | 1 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 1996 CBR600 | 1 | 0 | — | Equipment | |
| 1995 CBR600 | 2 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CBR600 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (4), 2000 (3), 1999 (2). 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 CBR600?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda CBR600 have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.