2006 Honda CBR1000RR
Only 4 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 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2006
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2006: 4 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 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Fuel system, gasoline
2 of 4 total reports mention: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing tank assembly.
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Fuel tank leaking from bottom of tank at a spot weld. Tank was welded 6 months ago and has developed another leak.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-11-12
Power train
1 of 4 total reports mentions: power train, most commonly citing manual transmission.
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Tl*the contact owns a 2006 Honda CBR1000RR. At 75 MPH and in sixth gear the vehicle produced a high pitched whining noise. The contact was headed to the dealer when the noise occurred, which has been within the last 150 miles.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-04-06
Engine and engine cooling
1 of 4 total reports mentions: engine and engine cooling, most commonly citing exhaust system.
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The tail pipe is located under the seat and exits behind the taillight, when riding the exhaust rotates onto the rider and into the helmet after about two hours of riding I've have headaches and smell of exhaust from this.
NHTSA ODI report, 2007-12-19
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2006-08-02Equipment06V270000 On certain passenger vehicles and motorcycles, the owner's manuals contain incorrect contact information for the national highway traffic safety administration's (NHTSA) vehicle safety hotline.
Remedy: Honda will send a postcard to dealers and owners with the correct NHTSA vehicle safety hotline information and with instructions to insert the card into the "Reporting safety defects" Section of the…
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2007-12-07Fuel system, gasoline07V576000 Certain motorcycles have an improper welded vent pipe in the bottom of the fuel tank. Due to vibration the improperly welded tanks may crack and drip fuel.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank free of charge. The recall began on December 7, 2007. Owners may contact Honda at 866-784-1870.
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2012-05-14Audit queryClosed 2013-05-13 Southern Honda Powersports
Buy-smart checklist
2006 Honda CBR1000RR — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Fuel system, gasoline: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 1 report on file for this year.
- Engine and engine cooling: 1 report on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 06V270000 · Equipment
- Recall 07V576000 · Fuel system, gasoline
FAQ
- Is the 2006 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 2006 Honda CBR1000RR?
- The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2006 Honda CBR1000RR have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.