2004 Honda CBR1000RR

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2004 Honda CBR1000RR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:33:25.876Z

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 10 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CBR1000RR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2004 highlighted. 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2009: 5 complaints 2010: 2 complaints 2010 2011: 0 complaints 2012: 0 complaints 2013: 1 complaints 2013 2014: 0 complaints 2015: 0 complaints 2016: 0 complaints 2016 2017: 3 complaints 2018: 1 complaints 2019: 0 complaints 2019 2021: 0 complaints 2025: 1 complaints 2025
2004: 10 complaints
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YearComplaints
200410
20054
20064
20072
200818
20095
20102
20110
20120
20131
20140
20150
20160
20173
20181
20190
20210
20251

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 10 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

3 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system.

POWER TRAIN

2 of 10 total reports mention: power train.

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ON NOVEMBER 2004 I BOUGHT A NEW HONDA CBR 1000RR FROM RIVA HONDA .

NHTSA ODI report, 20050627

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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04V254000/SPEEDOMETER OWNER HAS TAKEN THE MOTORCYCLE IN FOR REPAIR. HOWEVER, AS OF TODAY, THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLE WERE NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20040819

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, hydraulic.

CRASH INJURY DEATH
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ON JULY 25, 2007, A 16 YR. OLD DRIVER MAKES AN ILLEGAL LEFT-HAND TURN IN FRONT OF MY SON AND HIS GIRLFRIEND AS THEY WERE COMING THROUGH THE INTER-SECTION RIDING A HONDA CBR1000. THE 16 YR. PANICS AND HITS THE BRAKES BLOCKING MY SON'S LEFT LANE.

NHTSA ODI report, 20090405

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

1 of 10 total reports mentions: exterior lighting.

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20040511 — vehicle speed control

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.

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.

Campaign 04V254000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2004 Honda CBR1000RR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 04V254000 (vehicle speed control) has been completed.

FAQ

Is the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR?

The most-reported component is electrical system, accounting for 30% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.