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2004 Honda CBR600rrProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2004 Honda CBR600rr, most often about the service brakes, hydraulic. It is covered by 1 safety recall.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Free fix at dealersOwner complaints75 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kService brakes, hydraulic, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 23, 2005. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2004 Honda CBR600rr has problems

7 complaints 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
Service brakes, hydraulic64
Electrical system10

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

1 recall

2004 Honda CBR600rr recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 04V-387 · Aug 5, 2004 · 22,000 vehicles

Risk. LINKAGE COULD BREAK RESULTING IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKE FUNCTION WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Honda.

Best & worst years

2004 vs. every other CBR600rr 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 CBR600rr median. How we score

'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'24'25'26
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What CBR600rr owners report

Recent service brakes, hydraulic complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

DRIVER APPLIED THE BRAKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND IT FAILED TO STOP. DRIVER WAS ABLE TO MAINTAIN CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND DROVE IT TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTORS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED DUE TO CORROSION. *AK
Complaint 10109513 · Feb 1, 2005
RECALL 04V387000 CONCERNING MOTORCYCLES BRAKE SYSTEM LINKAGE. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR RECALL BECAUSE THE CONSUMER DID NOT PURCHASE THE MOTORCYCLE THERE. *AK
Complaint 10099658 · Nov 9, 2004
AFTER COMPLAINING ABOUT THE BRAKES WHILE DRIVING AT 30 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED UP AND THE MOTORCYCLE SLID INTO A VEHICLE. CONSUMER LATER RECEIVED RECALL 04V387000. *AK
Complaint 10097619 · Oct 25, 2004 · 2,274 miles

Own a 2004 CBR600rr?

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