Total Complaints
1 filings
HONDA CBR300R · model year
2018 HONDA CBR300R
1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report, and 1 active recall for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2018HONDACBR300R carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, 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 2018 CBR300R is vehicle speed control with 1 filings. 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. This model year has 1 active recall campaign, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 77 investigation files overlapping the 2018 CBR300R, 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.
1
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
1 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 |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
Recalls (1)
19V41200004/06/2019
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
Recent Complaints
20191007CrashVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
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 STATED THAT THE VEHICLE COLLIDED WITH THE OTHER SIDE-BY-SIDE AGAIN AND MOVED IT APPROXIMATELY 100 YARDS AT FULL THROTTLE. THE VEHICLE WAS THEN PLACED ONTO THE CONTACT'S TRAILER AND TAKEN TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE CONTACT SCHEDULED A DIAGNOSTIC APPOINTMENT WITH HONDA OF MELBOURNE (1240 S HARBOR CITY BLVD, MELBOURNE, FL 32901). THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 500.
Compare 2018HONDACBR300R to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations 9 Open
PE25017Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inaccurate Rear Passenger Seat Belt Warning Status
PE25016Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Loss of Motive Power
PE25018Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Inadvertent Deployment of Side Air Bags
PE25008Preliminary EvaluationOpen
Engine failure
EA25004Engineering AnalysisOpen
No Restart After Auto Start/Stop Engages
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2018 HONDA CBR300R have?▼
The 2018 HONDA CBR300R has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2018 HONDA CBR300R?▼
Yes, the 2018 HONDA CBR300R has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 HONDA CBR300R?▼
The most-complained component for the 2018 HONDA CBR300R is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2018 HONDA CBR300R 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.