2008 HONDA CBR1000RR — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR
The 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 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 (10 complaints), Engine And Engine Cooling (4 complaints), and Engine And Engine Coolingengine (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR, potentially affecting up to 174,818 vehicles.
Recall 24V864000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 40,481 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5....
View full details →Recall 24V864000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 40,481 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5....
View full details →Recall 24V864000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 40,481 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5....
View full details →Recall 24V864000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 40,481 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2007, 2009-2017 CBR600RR, 2008-2017, 2021 CBR1000RR, and 2010, 2012-2013 VFR1200 motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly molded, which can cause them to deform and result in fuel pump failure.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel pump module as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 3, 2025. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's numbers for this recall are KR2, KR3, KR4 and KR5....
View full details →Recall 09V174000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
| 12,894 vehicles affected
Defect: HONDA IS RECALLING 12,894 MY 2008 CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT HOSE CLAMP LOCATED ON THE WATER PUMP COVER MAY BREAK DUE TO FATIGUE CAUSED BY VIBRATION GENERATED AT CONTINUOUS HIGH ENGINE SPEEDS.
Consequence: IF THE CLAMP BREAKS, HOT COOLANT CAN SPRAY ONTO THE RIDERS LEFT LOWER LEG CAUSING SCALDING TO THE RIDER.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL THE NEW COOLANT HOSE CLAMP FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE JUNE 6, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HONDA AT 866-784-1870.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Coolingengine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Trainclutch Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2008 Honda CBR 1000RR. The contact stated that while riding at 35 MPH, the motorcycle lost motive power. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the motorcycle failed to restart. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The motorcycle was towed to an independent mechanic, who diagnosed a failure with the fuel pump. The motorcycle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V864000 (Fuel System, Gasoline); the VIN was included, but the motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was advised to take the vehicle to a Honda dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was 50,000.
VEHICLE BURNS OIL AT A RATE OF OVER 1L PER 1,000 OF MINIMAL TO MODERATE RIDING.
THE ENGINE BURNS OIL AT THE RATE OF 1 QUART PER 500 MILES REGARDLESS OF HOW IT'S OPERATED. ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS. MOST OTHER OWNERS KNOW THIS IS A COMMON ISSUE WITH FAULTY PISTON RINGS AND NO RECALL HAS BEEN ISSUED. THIS PROBLEM ONLY RESULTS IN UNNECESSARY WEAR AND TEAR ON OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS, HIGHER COST OF OWNERSHIP AND MUCH HIGHER EMISSIONS. HONDA, PLEASE FIX YOUR BIKE!!
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR MOTORCYCLE. WHILE CHANGING THE OIL IN THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT IT WAS BURNING OIL TOO FAST. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE HAD BEEN BURNING OIL TOO QUICKLY EVER SINCE IT WAS PURCHASED A YEAR AGO. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THAT THE MOTORCYCLE WAS BURNING TOO MUCH OIL. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE MOTORCYCLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 18,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ENGINE OIL HAD TO BE CONSTANTLY REFILLED DUE TO EXCESSIVE OIL BURNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE PISTON RINGS FAILED AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 8,915.
Safety Rating for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
TSB-09-0020 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
HONDA VEHICLE: PRODUCT UPDATE CAMPAIGN-CLUTCH INNER REPLACEMENT. THE ENCLOSED CAMPAIGN RESPONSIBILITY REPORT FOR SOME VEHICLES SHOWS THE AFFECTED VINS OF UNITS THAT WERE EITHER SOLD BY YOUR DEALERSHIP OR ARE STILL IN YOUR INVENTORY. *PE
MTB-12721 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
HONDA MOTORCYCLE: REPLACE CLUTCH INNER: UNDER CERTAIN USAGE, ABRUPT CLUTCH ENGAGEMENT CAN TRANSMIT SHOCK LOADS THROUGH THE CLUTCH, WHICH MAY DECREASED THE SERVICE LIFE OF OTHER ENGINE COMPONENTS. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2008 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 — 4 complaints
- 2007 HONDA CBR1000RR — 2 complaints
- 2008 HONDA CBR1000RR (current)
- 2009 HONDA CBR1000RR — 5 complaints
- 2010 HONDA CBR1000RR — 2 complaints
- 2011 HONDA CBR1000RR — 0 complaints
- 2012 HONDA CBR1000RR — 0 complaints
- 2013 HONDA CBR1000RR — 1 complaint
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