2008 Honda CBR1000RR problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
18 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
13,613 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 model year. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 10 of 18 complaints (55.6%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 5.6% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Engine | 10 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 10; Engine And Engine Cooling: 4; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Fuel System, Gasoline: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Wheels: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 10 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 1 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 10; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 50,000 to 74,999: 1; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (10). 6 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 4 |
| 2013 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 |
| 2019 | 2 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
2010: 3; 2011: 1; 2012: 4; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 1; 2016: 2; 2019: 2; 2020: 1; 2025: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Fuel system concerns appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 11681647 · 2025-08-19 (August 19, 2025)
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR. The contact stated that while riding at 35 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the motorcycle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V864000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was incl…
Owner-reported narrative. 50,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11681647 at NHTSA ↗