2002 Honda CBR600F4 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 15, 2004 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR600F4 years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2002 Honda CBR600F4. That is the most of any CBR600F4 model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 1,500 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 2002 Honda CBR600F4 problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling3 · ~1,500 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling3100%1,500——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2002, with 2 complaints
2002: 2200222004: 120041

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2002 Honda CBR600F4 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2002 Honda CBR600F4.

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 timing chain has been replaced four times. When the chain breaks the vehicle becomes inoperable. Manufacturer will not accept the fact that something is making the part go bad.*ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 15, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10103866

Why is this happening on a brand new motorcycle?no safety defect listed. *ak

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jul 30, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 764924

My motorcycle has a persistent problem with something called the cam chain tensioner which resides in the engine. At a certain miliage such as 2200, the bike will start to make a clicking sound which is the cam chain loosening inside the engine. I decided that the problem was the cam chain…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Jun 14, 2002 · NHTSA complaint 763092

Other Honda CBR600F4 years

← 2001 CBR600F4

YearComplaintsRecalls
200230
2001 CBR600F410
2000 CBR600F420

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda CBR600F4?

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

Was there a recall on the 2002 Honda CBR600F4?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2002 Honda CBR600F4 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR600F4 model years, the 2002 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.