Honda CBR300R problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
11 owner complaints analyzed
4 distinct recall campaigns
5,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2015 to 2021 model years. Data snapshot: . 7 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Engine is the most frequently named component, appearing in 8 of 11 complaints (72.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Engine operation | 1 | 9.1% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 9.1% |
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 | 8 |
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
Engine: 8; Electrical System: 2; Power Train: 2; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 1; Engine And Engine Cooling: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 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 | 7 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 7; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 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 (7). 4 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 |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 |
2016: 4; 2018: 1; 2019: 4; 2020: 1; 2023: 1
Pattern summary
Engine leads the component reports. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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 11525066 · 2023-06-02 (June 2, 2023)
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CBR300R motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 25 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft had fused to the connecting rod and the crankshaft assembly needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The contact stated that the motorcycle had experienced the failure listed in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 1…
Owner-reported narrative. 5,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11525066 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11266879 · 2019-10-07 (October 7, 2019)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 HONDA PIONEER 1000. WHILE IDLING IN REVERSE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY REVERSED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE STRUCK THE PERSON STANDING IN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE AND COLLIDED WITH A SIDE-BY-SIDE UTILITY VEHICLE IT WAS ATTEMPTING TO TOW. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE INDIVIDUAL THAT WAS STRUCK SUSTAINED BRUISES TO HIS LEG THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED WHILE ATTEMPTING TO HOOK UP THE OTHER VEHICLE TO TOW. THE CONTACT …
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11266879 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2020 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 |
2015: 2; 2016: 1; 2017: 0; 2018: 1; 2020: 1; 2021: 1