Total Complaints
4 filings
HONDA CBR1000RR · model year
2005 HONDA CBR1000RR
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2005HONDACBR1000RR carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2005 CBR1000RR is steering: steering wheel/handle bar with 2 filings, followed by tires (1) and electrical system (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2005 CBR1000RR, and 9 remain open. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20080508ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
HAVE REPLACED THREE STATORS ON THE VEHICLE PRIOR. THE FIRST TWO DONE BY MYSELF (AFTER MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY EXPIRED) THE THIRD DONE BY HONDA UNDER A "WARRANTY EXTENSION" AFTER THE FIRST TWO OCCURRENCES. DATES CAN BE PROVIDED IF NECESSARY. STATOR HAS ONCE AGAIN FAILED, BUT DEALERS DO NOT STOCK THESE PARTS SO THERE IS ONCE AGAIN A WAIT WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT FULLY OPERATIONAL. *TR
Mileage: 54,000
20050926STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
2005 HONDA GL1800 I HAVE HAD A FRONT STEERING WOBBLE SINCE NEW. THE FRONT TIRE WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. IT MAY HAVE CORRECTED 50% BUT STILL HAVE A FRONT WOBBLE, ESPECIALLY AROUND 40 MPH. THE DEALER SAYS ITS JUST BUILT INTO THE BIKE. FRIENDS OF MINE HAVE INSTILLED TAPER ROLLER BEARINGS AND THAT FIXES THE PROBLEM. HONDA SAYS THEY DON'T HAVE A WOBBLE PROBLEM. JUST VISIT SOME GOLDWING WEB BOARDS AND YOU CAN SEE HOW BAD THE PROBLEM REALLY IS. *JB
20050912TIRES
THE FRONT TIRE ON MY 2005 HONDA GOLD WING HAS GONE BAD IN UNDER 4000 MILES, AND IS NOT USABLE AT 6000 MILES. HONDA WILL NOT WARRANTY TIRES, EVEN THOUGH IT IS FROM THE FRONT END WOBBLE. HONDA TELLS ME THAT I WILL HAVE TO REPLACE THE FRONT TIRE EVERY 6000 MILES, AND THEY WILL DO NOTHING TO ALLEVIATE THE WOBBLE THAT IS RUINING THE TIRE. MY VIN# IS [XXX]. THIS IS SUPPORTING ODI#10135765. PLEASE HELP. THANKS, [XXX]. *NM UPDATED 07/19/2012 *JS INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Mileage: 4,000
20050909STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
HONDA GOLDWING GL1800 05 MODEL FRONT END HAS A WOBBLE NOT SURE IF ITS THE TIRE THAT WHOLE FRONT END. THIS BIKE ONLY HAS 700 MILES. NOTE THIS COMPLAINT IS IN SUPPORT OF ODI #10135765. *JB
Compare 2005HONDACBR1000RR to Similar Vehicles
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PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
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PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR have?▼
The 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR is STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
Is the 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.