2003 Honda CBR600RR Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CBR600RR years
- Not enough data 3rd of 21 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2003 Honda CBR600RR. That ranks 3rd out of 21 CBR600RR model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 182 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes, 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 3owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2003 Honda CBR600RR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 67% | 182 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 33% | 135,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2003 Honda CBR600RR recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages
Problem: On certain motorcycles, the rear brake linkage is susceptible to corrosion which can cause binding and rough brake operation. As corrosion increases, it can cause a sticking pedal or require high brake pedal effort.
Risk: Linkage could break resulting in a loss of rear brake function which could increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the spherical rod end and associated parts. This recall began on august 4, 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.
Does not shift into 2nd gear... It stalls out and rpm revels up. Driving along the road and all of sudden the eng. Revevs up and you are not in gear while driving....
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 honda cbr600rr motorcycle, he received a recall on the rear brake linkage. Prior to the recall, the contact had an accident. He was slowing down to make a left hand curve, and the rear brakes locked, causing a collision. . The service dealer had the motorcycle for about…
While applying the brakes they locked up. Consumer lost control of the motorcycle and crashed. Consumer had the motorcycle towed to the dealer. *ak
Other Honda CBR600RR years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 CBR600RR | 7 | 1 |
| 2025 CBR600RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 CBR600RR | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 CBR600RR | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 CBR600RR | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 CBR600RR | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 CBR600RR | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 CBR600RR | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 CBR600RR | 7 | 1 |
| 2003 | 3 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda CBR600RR?
Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic, power train problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2003 Honda CBR600RR?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2003 Honda CBR600RR a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR600RR model years, the 2003 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.