2003 Honda Cbr600rr recalls and problems

The 2003 Honda Cbr600rr has 1 recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is service brakes.

How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 11 Cbr600rr model years — 3rd most.

1recalls
3complaints
2crashes
0fires
1injuries
135,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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1 recall

Service Brakes

Aug 5, 2004 · NHTSA campaign 04V387000 · 22,000 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Original NHTSA wording

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.

Risk: Linkage could break resulting in a loss of rear brake function which could increase the risk of a crash.

Original NHTSA wording

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

Remedy & notes

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.

Recall no. P40.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Service Brakes2
Power Train1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2004: 1 complaints200412005: 1 complaints20052017: 1 complaints20171

2003 vs. other Honda Cbr600rr years

2003: 3 complaints20032004: 7 complaints200472005: 1 complaints20052006: 2 complaints20062007: 1 complaints20072008: 2 complaints20082012: 1 complaints20122013: 1 complaints20132019: 3 complaints20192025: 2 complaints20252026: 7 complaints20267

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Honda Cbr600rr have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign covering the 2003 Honda Cbr600rr, the latest from Aug 5, 2004 (service brakes). A recall applies to specific vehicles: enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours is affected and still open.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda Cbr600rr?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention service brakes (2), power train (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.