1998 Honda CBR900 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Dec 17, 1998 · 1 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR900 years
Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1998 Honda CBR900. That ranks 2nd out of 5 CBR900 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes, hydraulic (1 complaints, 100%). 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 1998 Honda CBR900 problems

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

Service Brakes, Hydraulic1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1100%———

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

1998 Honda CBR900 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1998 Honda CBR900.

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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 front rotors go out between 3000 and 4000 miles faithfuly. They act like warped rotors but there not warped. Service shop can not find anything wrong. The factory rep wont say what is wrong. They just keep replaceing them. I'm on my forth set not. Since this is winter in oregon they wont go out…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Dec 17, 1998 · NHTSA complaint 701432

Other Honda CBR900 years

← 1996 CBR900 · 2000 CBR900 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2002 CBR90060
2000 CBR90010
199810
1996 CBR90010
1995 CBR90010

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1998 Honda CBR900?

Owners most often report service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, service brakes, hydraulic, accounts for 1 complaint.

Was there a recall on the 1998 Honda CBR900?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1998 Honda CBR900 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR900 model years, the 1998 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.