Honda CBR900 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda CBR900, across 5 model years (1995–2002). The 2002 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is engine and engine cooling.
Honda CBR900 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CBR900 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2002 CBR900: 6 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2000 CBR900: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 1998 CBR900: 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 CBR900 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CBR900 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 CBR900 | 6 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling | |
| 2000 CBR900 | 1 | 0 | — | Suspension | |
| 1998 CBR900 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 1996 CBR900 | 1 | 0 | — | Structure | |
| 1995 CBR900 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine and Engine Cooling |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CBR900 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2002 (6), 2000 (1), 1998 (1). 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 CBR900?
Engine and Engine Cooling, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Honda CBR900 have?
0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.