2006 HONDA CBR1000RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
4
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
The 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR has received a total of 4 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY, EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System (1 complaint), Fuel System Gasoline (1 complaint), and Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR, potentially affecting up to 1,215,422 vehicles.
Recall 07V576000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY
| 25,422 vehicles affected
Defect: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES HAVE AN IMPROPER WELDED VENT PIPE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE FUEL TANK. DUE TO VIBRATION THE IMPROPERLY WELDED TANKS MAY CRACK AND DRIP FUEL.
Consequence: FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL TANK FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
View full details →Recall 06V270000 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
| 1,190,000 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
Consequence: THE LANGUAGE IN THE OWNER'S MANUALS IS NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CURRENT MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS.
Remedy: HONDA WILL SEND A POSTCARD TO DEALERS AND OWNERS WITH THE CORRECT NHTSA VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE INFORMATION AND WITH INSTRUCTIONS TO INSERT THE CARD INTO THE "REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS" SECTION OF THE OWNER'S MANUAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 2,...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
4 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainmanual Transmission | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
2006 CBR 1000RR VENT TUBE DEFECT. *TR
THE TAIL PIPE IS LOCATED UNDER THE SEAT AND EXITS BEHIND THE TAILLIGHT, WHEN RIDING THE EXHAUST ROTATES ONTO THE RIDER AND INTO THE HELMET AFTER ABOUT TWO HOURS OF RIDING I'VE HAVE HEADACHES AND SMELL OF EXHAUST FROM THIS. I'VE TAKEN THE MOTOR CYCLE TO THE DEALER TWICE AND HAVEN'T FIXED THE PROBLEM. I HAVE A HONDA CBR1000 RR . AFTER THE FIRST TIME I TOOK IT TO BE CHECK OUT, THE DEALER SAID THEY RODE IT BUT AFTER CHECKING THE MILEAGE FROM THE DROP OFF TIME TO PICKING IT UP. THEY TOOK IT ABOUT 2 MILES . THEN AFTER TAKING IT BACK TO TRY OUT. I CALLED TO COMPLAIN AGAIN AND THE SERVICE MANAGER SAID THE HONDA REP SAID THEY HAD OTHER COMPLAINTS. BUT STILL HAVEN'T OFFERED TO FIX THE PROBLEM. THE 08 MODELS HAVE A NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM THAT IS ON THE SIDE. *TR
FUEL TANK LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF TANK AT A SPOT WELD. TANK WAS WELDED 6 MONTHS AGO AND HAS DEVELOPED ANOTHER LEAK. *TR
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR. AT 75 MPH AND IN SIXTH GEAR THE VEHICLE PRODUCED A HIGH PITCHED WHINING NOISE. THE CONTACT WAS HEADED TO THE DEALER WHEN THE NOISE OCCURRED, WHICH HAS BEEN WITHIN THE LAST 150 MILES. THE WEATHER CONDITIONS WERE SUNNY AND DRY. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGE WERE 1,250.*AK
Safety Rating for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
CBR1000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
HONDA SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS THE ELECTRICAL CHARGING SYSTEM MAY OVERHEAT, WHICH CAN RESULT IN INSUFFICIENT BATTERY CHARGING. *RM
11678 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
RADIATOR FAN INSPECTION. FAN MAY BE DAMAGED DUE TO INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE WITH THE COOLING FAN. *KB
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CBR1000RR
- 2004 HONDA CBR1000RR — 11 complaints
- 2005 HONDA CBR1000RR — 4 complaints
- 2006 HONDA CBR1000RR (current)
- 2007 HONDA CBR1000RR — 2 complaints
- 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR — 19 complaints
- 2009 HONDA CBR1000RR — 5 complaints
- 2010 HONDA CBR1000RR — 2 complaints
- 2011 HONDA CBR1000RR — 0 complaints
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