Total Complaints
4 filings
HONDA CBR600RR · model year
2006 HONDA CBR600RR
4 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2006HONDACBR600RR carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 3 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 2006 CBR600RR is vehicle speed control with 1 filings, followed by steering (1) and wheels (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. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, 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 2006 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.
4
Complaints
3
Crashes
0
Fires
3
Injuries
3
Deaths
Crashes Reported
3 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 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER | 1 |
Recalls (2)
06V27000026/07/2006
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE.
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
20250414ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:INSTRUMENT PANEL:SPEEDOMETER/ODOMETER
Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 2006 Honda CBR 600. The contact stated that while attempting to register the motorcycle, it was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 18,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 34,235.
Mileage: 34,235
20180429CrashFatalVEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MPH
Mileage: 65,000
20180429CrashFatalSTEERING
I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MPH
Mileage: 65,000
20180429CrashFatalWHEELS
I WENT AROUND THE BLOCK OF MY NEIGHBORHOOD CITY STREET IN MOTION WHEN I SHIFTED INTO SECOND GEAR, THE FRONT WHEEL LOCKED PREVENTING ANY TYPE OF TURNING AND THE ACCELERATOR GOT STUCK WHILST STEADILY RISING UNTIL I SLAMMED INTO A TREE HEAD ON. THE LAST MPH I REMEMBER WHICH WAS THE VERY LAST THING I REMEMBER BEFORE IMPACT, WAS 45MPH
Mileage: 65,000
Compare 2006HONDACBR600RR 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 2006 HONDA CBR600RR have?▼
The 2006 HONDA CBR600RR has 4 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 0 fires, 3 injuries, and 3 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2006 HONDA CBR600RR?▼
Yes, the 2006 HONDA CBR600RR has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2006 HONDA CBR600RR?▼
The most-complained component for the 2006 HONDA CBR600RR is VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include STEERING and WHEELS.
Is the 2006 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.