Honda CBR1000RR problems
0 safety recalls. 4 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.
Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.
What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim
THE TAIL PIPE IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT AND EXITS BEHIND THE TAILLIGHT, WHEN RIDING THE EXHAUST ROTATES ONTO THE RIDER AND INTO THE HELMET AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF RIDING I'VE HAVE HEADACHES AND SMELL OF EXHAUST FROM THIS. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND…
FUEL TANK LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF TANK AT A SPOT WELD. TANK WAS WELDED 6 MONTHS AGO AND HAS DEVELOPED ANOTHER LEAK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR. AT 75 MPH AND IN SIXTH GEAR THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS HEADED TO THE DEALER WHEN THE NOISE OCCURRED, WHICH HAS BEEN WITHIN THE LAST 150 MILES. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND DRY. THE…
Common questions
Is the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR reliable?
Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.2 out of 10 based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR is generally a sound vehicle. The areas to watch are listed in the top problem section above — most are budget items, not deal-breakers.
What's the most common problem on the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
No problem area has crossed our reporting threshold yet, which is a good sign for this vehicle.
What's the most expensive thing that goes wrong?
Major repair items haven't been flagged often enough on this vehicle to single one out.
How do I check if my Honda CBR1000RR has open recalls?
Paste your VIN into the decoder at the top of this page. We pull live from NHTSA, so you'll see exactly which campaigns apply to your vehicle and whether the dealer has logged the fix. Recall repairs are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status.
Is an extended warranty worth it on a 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
Math is straightforward: a quality service contract runs $1,800–3,500 over 3 years. With 4 complaints on file, one major failure more than pays for it. The catch is reading the contract — many providers exclude wear items and require pre-authorization, so cheaper plans aren't always better value.