HONDA CBR600RR · model year

2005 HONDA CBR600RR

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 2005HONDACBR600RR 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, 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 CBR600RR is wheels:rim 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 2005 CBR600RR, 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.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

Total Complaints

1 filings

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

ComponentCount
WHEELS:RIM1

Recalls (1)

14E01200001/04/2014

EQUIPMENT

Ohlins Racing AB (Ohlins) is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 9

Recent Complaints

20050922CrashWHEELS:RIM

COMPLAINT REGARDING A DEFECT IN THE RIM OF THE REAR TIRE ON THE HONDA CBR600RR. *MR WHILE RIDING THE MOTORCYCLE IT APPEARED TO DROP DOWN AND THE BIKE FLIPPED END OVER END. UPON LATER INSPECTION IT APPEARED THAT A FOUR TO FIVE INCH CHUCK OF METAL BROKE FROM THE EDGE OF THE REAR TIRE RIM. *NM

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NHTSA Investigations 9 Open

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR have?
The 2005 HONDA CBR600RR has 1 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR?
Yes, the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR has 1 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR?
The most-complained component for the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR is WHEELS:RIM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2005 HONDA CBR600RR 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.