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2004 Honda CBR1000RR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 11 complaints on file for the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but one recall campaign applies to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work. Reports tied to this model year include one death and 2 injuries, per the complaint records themselves.

11

NHTSA complaints

1

Recalls

0

Investigations

1

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

2

Injuries

1

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other CBR1000RR years?

CBR1000RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted19 complaints2004: 11 complaints2005: 4 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 2 complaints2008: 19 complaints2009: 5 complaints2010: 2 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 1 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 5 complaints2018: 1 complaints2019: 0 complaints2021: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints
CBR1000RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Honda CBR1000RR problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Electrical System655%
Transmission218%
Brakes19%
Lighting19%
Speed Control19%

Does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have recalls?

1 NHTSA recall campaign on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

04V254000Speed ControlMay 27, 2004 · 8,189 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, SOME DIGITAL SPEEDOMETERS MAY EXPERIENCE A COMPUTER PROGRAM ERROR, CAUSING THE SPEEDOMETER TO INDICATE APPROXIMATELY 25 PERCENT LESS THAN THE ACTUAL VEHICLE SPEED.

Consequence

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN THE VEHICLE BEING DRIVEN AT AN ILLEGAL OR UNSAFE SPEED, WHICH COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AN UPDATED SPEEDOMETER AND ASSOCIATED COMPONENTS. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT HONDA AT 1-800-999-1009.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“I HAVE A 2004 HONDA CBR 1000RR. WELL MY SPEEDOMETER IS WAY OFF. IT SAYS I'M DOING 38 WHEN I'M DOING 60. I'VE HAD EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT BY 2 DEALERS. THEY SAYS IT'S IN THE SPEEDOMETER. AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR BIKE. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET THIS FIXED. IT WORKED…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · December 18, 2008

“2004 HONDA CBR1000RR TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP.[REDACTED]NO ANSWER REQUIRED[REDACTED] *MR THE VEHICLE WOULD GRIND IN THE SIXTH GEAR. THE CONSUMER WAS DRIVING WHEN THE TRANSMISSION LOCKED UP. THE GEAR FORK WAS FOUND BENT. *SC ”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · June 1, 2005

“STATOR FAILURE @ 25,000 MILES. TOOK BIKE TO DEALER FOR WARRANTY REPAIR. DEALER REFUSED TO HONOR MY EXTENDED WARRANTY CITING AFTERMARKET HEADLIGHTS AS THE CAUSE FOR STATOR FAILURE. I HAVE 23 OTHER INDIVIDUALS IN MY GROUP WITH CBR 1000RRS WHO HAVE HAD THEIR STATOR FAIL, SOME BIKES HAVING GONE THROUGH…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Lighting · August 10, 2005

“04V254000/SPEEDOMETER OWNER HAS TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE IN FOR REPAIR. HOWEVER, AS OF TODAY, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE OWNER LATER CONTACTED THE MANUFACTURER WHO STATED THE PARTS ARE AVAILABLE AND TO CHECK WITH THE DEALER. THE DEALER TOLD THE CONSUMER THAT THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · August 12, 2004

2004 Honda CBR1000RR — common questions

Is the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR reliable?

The record is thin — 11 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 1 recall should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2004 CBR1000RR problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are electrical system (6 complaints), transmission (2 complaints), lighting (1 complaints).

Does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign affecting the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.