2004 Honda CBR1000RR
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.
- Complaints
- 10
- Recalls
- 1
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2004
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2004: 10 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2011 | 0 |
| 2012 | 0 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 0 |
| 2015 | 0 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 3 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 10 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Electrical system
6 of 10 total reports mention: electrical system, most commonly citing starter assembly and alternator/generator/regulator.
Power train
2 of 10 total reports mention: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
On November 2004 I bought a new Honda cbr 1000RR from riva Honda .
NHTSA ODI report, 2005-06-27
Vehicle speed control
1 of 10 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
Show complaint excerpts
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, 2004-08-19
Service brakes
1 of 10 total reports mentions: service brakes, most commonly citing hydraulic.
Exterior lighting
1 of 10 total reports mentions: exterior lighting, most commonly citing headlights.
Safety timeline
1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first
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2004-05-11Vehicle speed control04V254000 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.
Buy-smart checklist
2004 Honda CBR1000RR — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Electrical system: 6 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Vehicle speed control: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 04V254000 · Vehicle speed control
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 60% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have?
- 1 recall on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.