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2004 Honda CBR1000RR recalls and problems

1 recall and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR.

1
recalls
10
owner complaints
1
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Honda CBR1000RR recalls

Vehicle speed control

NHTSA campaign 04V254000 · reported May 27, 2004 · HONDA (AMERICAN HONDA MOTOR CO.) · 8,189 vehicles potentially affected

The problem
On certain motorcycles, some digital speedometers may experience a computer program error, causing the speedometer to indicate approximately 25 percent less than the actual vehicle speed.
The risk
This condition can result in the vehicle being driven at an illegal or unsafe speed, which could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will install an updated speedometer and associated components. Owner notification began on may 11, 2004. Owners should contact honda at 1-800-999-1009.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Apr 5, 2009 · Service brakes, hydraulic · crash reported

ON JULY 25, 2007, A 16 YR. OLD DRIVER MAKES AN ILLEGAL LEFT-HAND TURN IN FRONT OF MY SON AND HIS GIRLFRIEND AS THEY WERE COMING THROUGH THE INTER-SECTION RIDING A HONDA CBR1000. THE 16 YR. PANICS AND HITS THE BRAKES BLOCKING MY SON'S LEFT LANE. MY SON BRAKES TO TRY AND AVOID THE COLLUSION BUT THE BIKE FAILS TO KEEP…

Dec 29, 2008 · Electrical system · 11,000 miles

TL CONTACT OWNS A 2004 HONDA CBR1000RR. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE SPEEDOMETER DISPLAYED 35 MPH. THE DEALER STATED THAT THE SPEEDOMETER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE LESS THAN 11,000.

Dec 29, 2008 · Electrical system · 10,817 miles

I HAVE A 2004 HONDA CBR 1000RR. WELL MY SPEEDOMETER IS WAY OFF. IT SAYS I'M DOING 38 WHEN I'M DOING 60. I'VE HAD EVERYTHING CHECKED OUT BY 2 DEALERS. THEY SAYS IT'S IN THE SPEEDOMETER. AND THEY SAID THERE WAS A RECALL FOR THIS YEAR BIKE. I'D LIKE TO KNOW WHAT I CAN DO TO GET THIS FIXED. IT WORKED FINE BUT ABOUT 2…

Jan 20, 2007 · Electrical system · 13,400 miles

STARTER FAILS AND BATTERY DOES NOT CHARGE. ENGINE EVENTUALLY DOES NOT HAVE POWER TO RUN AND DIES. I HAVE REPLACED TWO STARTER WITHIN 14,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER DEFECT? PROBLEM NOT COVERED OUTSIDE OF WARRANTY PERIOD.

Aug 29, 2006 · Electrical system · 20,000 miles

MOTORCYCLE FAILS TO OPERATE IN TRAFFIC ON COMMUTES TO WORK. HEADLIGHTS FAIL, ELECTRONIC SPEEDOMETER AND DISPLAY GOES BLANK, FOLLOWED BY ENGINE FAILURE. THIS HAS HAPPENED TWICE THIS YEAR AND A STATOR WAS FOUND TO BE BURNED ON BOTH EVENTS, REQUIRING REPLACEMENT.

CBR1000RR model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2004 11010
2005 0400
2006 2400
2007 1210

All Honda CBR1000RR years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR, the most recent reported on May 27, 2004 (Vehicle speed control). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CBR1000RR?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (6 complaints), followed by power train (2).
How many 2004 Honda CBR1000RR complaints mention a crash or fire?
1 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 2 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 5, 2009.