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ProblemsByVin File / 2016-HONDA-CBR300R
2016 · honda

honda CBR300R problems

1 safety recall. 4 owner complaints. We mapped every trouble spot before you sign the papers.

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Reliability score
9.0 / 10

Above-average reliability for the segment. Few systemic issues on file.

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What owners are saying recent NHTSA-filed complaints · verbatim

2016 CBR300R · engine
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF…
11/17/2016 · NHTSA ODI #10926664.0
2016 CBR300R · engine
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CBR300R motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 25 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft had fused to the…
06/02/2023 · NHTSA ODI #11525066.0
2016 CBR300R · electrical
I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE…
03/13/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11186567.0
2016 CBR300R · electrical
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BANK ANGLE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN & JOE'S HONDA KAWASAKI KTM (LOCATED AT 21618 GOLDEN TRIANGLE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350, (661) 254-2909) WHERE IT WAS…
03/13/2019 · NHTSA ODI #11186639.0

Active recalls showing 1 of 1

severe NHTSA 16V528000 12/07/2016

Honda (American Honda Motor Co

If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.

Common questions

Is the 2016 Honda CBR300R reliable?

Mostly yes. With a reliability score of 9.0 out of 10 based on 4 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2016 Honda CBR300R 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 2016 Honda CBR300R?

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 CBR300R 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 2016 Honda CBR300R?

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.

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