1997 Honda CBR600Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 1997 Honda CBR600, most often about the electrical system. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2002. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 1997 Honda CBR600 has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

0 recalls

1997 Honda CBR600 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

1997 vs. every other CBR600 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the CBR600 median. How we score

'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'15
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CBR600 owners report

Recent electrical system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

WHILE PULLING INSIDE OF HIS DRIVEWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING THE VEHICLE SHUT DOWN. DUE TO THE CHARGING ALTERNATOR. PLEASE FURNISH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. DEALER IS AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. MR
Complaint 8022746 · Nov 14, 2002

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