MYRModel Year Report

2008 Honda CBR1000RR

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2008 Honda CBR1000RR
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:33:16.926Z

Only 18 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 18 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda CBR1000RR Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2008 highlighted. 2004: 10 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2006: 4 complaints 2007: 2 complaints 2007 2008: 18 complaints 2008 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
2008: 18 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 18 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

ENGINE

10 of 18 total reports mention: engine.

CRASH INJURY
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ON JANUARY 18TH 2015 I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE HONDA 2008 CBR1000RR ON MULHOLLAND HWY IN AGUORA HILLS AT SPEED ABOUT 45MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. A HEAD WAS MILD TURN TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150420

VEHICLE BURNS OIL AT A RATE OF OVER 1L PER 1,000 OF MINIMAL TO MODERATE RIDING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20201205

THE ENGINE BURNS OIL AT THE RATE OF 1 QUART PER 500 MILES REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S OPERATED. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. MOST OTHER OWNERS KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FAULTY PISTON RINGS AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20190430

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

4 of 18 total reports mention: engine and engine cooling.

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MY 2008 HONDA CBR 1000RR BURNED 1.5 LITERS (OF 3.2 TOTAL LITERS) OF FULLY SYNTHETIC PREMIUM REPSOL ENGINE OIL, IN 1000 MILES OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AT 65 MPH. *TR

NHTSA ODI report, 20120412

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE RINGS AROUND THE ENGINE WERE NOT SEALED PROPERLY, CAUSING OIL TO SPILL FROM THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE TO SHAKE WHEN IT REACHED A SPEED OF 50 MPH.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100326

WHEELS

1 of 18 total reports mentions: wheels.

STRUCTURE

1 of 18 total reports mentions: structure.

CRASH INJURY
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ON JANUARY 18TH 2015 I WAS RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE HONDA 2008 CBR1000RR ON MULHOLLAND HWY IN AGUORA HILLS AT SPEED ABOUT 45MPH ON A STRAIGHT ROAD. A HEAD WAS MILD TURN TO THE RIGHT.

NHTSA ODI report, 20150420

POWER TRAIN

1 of 18 total reports mentions: power train.

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INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C.

NHTSA ODI report, 20100416

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20090606 — engine and engine cooling

HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.

Campaign 09V174000 — check if this car was fixed

I 20120514 — AQ (closed 20130513)

Southern Honda Powersports

R 20250103 — fuel system, gasoline

Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles.

Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5.

Campaign 24V864000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2008 Honda CBR1000RR — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for engine issues (10 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for engine and engine cooling issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for wheels issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 09V174000 (engine and engine cooling) has been completed.
  • Verify recall 24V864000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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FAQ

Is the 2008 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 2008 Honda CBR1000RR?

The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 56% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2008 Honda CBR1000RR have?

2 recalls on file for this model year.

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