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2004 Honda CBR600RR problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 7 complaints on file for the 2004 Honda CBR600RR — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

7

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

4

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

1

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2004 compare to other CBR600RR years?

CBR600RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted7 complaints2003: 3 complaints2004: 7 complaints2005: 1 complaints2006: 4 complaints2007: 1 complaints2008: 3 complaints2009: 0 complaints2010: 0 complaints2011: 0 complaints2012: 2 complaints2013: 3 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 0 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 0 complaints2019: 3 complaints2020: 0 complaints2024: 0 complaints2025: 1 complaints2026: 2 complaints
CBR600RR NHTSA complaints by model year, 2004 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2004 Honda CBR600RR problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes686%
Electrical System114%

Does the 2004 Honda CBR600RR have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14E012000OtherApril 1, 2014 · 2,827 units

Defect

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

Consequence

If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

04V387000BrakesAugust 5, 2004 · 22,000 units

Defect

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE REAR BRAKE LINKAGE IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO CORROSION WHICH CAN CAUSE BINDING AND ROUGH BRAKE OPERATION. AS CORROSION INCREASES, IT CAN CAUSE A STICKING PEDAL OR REQUIRE HIGH BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT.

Consequence

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

Remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SPHERICAL ROD END AND ASSOCIATED PARTS. THIS RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 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.

“WHILE APPLYING THE BRAKES MOTORCYCLE FAILED TO STOP. CONSUMER LOST CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE AND CRASHED INTO A DITCH. CONSUMER WAS NOT INJURED. CONSUMER WAS ABLE TO DRIVE THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER FOR INSPECTION, AND MECHANIC DETERMINED THAT THE ROTOR WAS BENT, AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 24, 2004 · crash

“DT:WHEN TURNING ON BRIGHT LIGHT SWITCH WHILE DRIVING THE ENGINE DIES AND THE LIGHTS GO OUT, THIS INTERMITTENT IN NATURE. DID CONTACT MANUFACTURER, WHO NOT CONCERNED, TOLD CONSUMER TO TAKE TO DEALER. CONSUMER TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALER, WHO SAID THEY DID NOT HAVE TO REPLACE PART BECAUSE THIS WAS A…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · June 15, 2005

2004 Honda CBR600RR — common questions

Is the 2004 Honda CBR600RR reliable?

The record is thin — 7 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2004 Honda CBR600RR have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2004 Honda CBR600RR. 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.