2016 HONDA CBR300R — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
6
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
The 2016 HONDA CBR300R has received a total of 6 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (2 complaints), Engine (2 complaints), and Electronic Stability Control Esc (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R, potentially affecting up to 11,424 vehicles.
Recall 16V528000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
| 11,424 vehicles affected
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Consequence: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
6 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The contact owns a 2016 Honda CBR300R motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 25 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft had fused to the connecting rod and the crankshaft assembly needed to be replaced. The motorcycle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not yet contacted regarding the failure. The contact stated that the motorcycle had experienced the failure listed in the NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V528000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 5,000.
I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECALL DID THE SAME DAY FOR THIS DEALER IN SANTA CLARITA AND THE ISSUE IS CONTINUE WITH MY BIKE. I PAY TRAVELING FOR DROPE MY BIKE TO THIS DEALER AND STILL THEY HAVE MY BIKE THERE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE'S BANK ANGLE SENSOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO KEN & JOE'S HONDA KAWASAKI KTM (LOCATED AT 21618 GOLDEN TRIANGLE RD, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91350, (661) 254-2909) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BANK ANGLE SENSOR NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED PER AN UNKNOWN RECALL. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 430.
I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECALL DID THE SAME DAY FOR THIS DEALER IN SANTA CLARITA AND THE ISSUE IS CONTINUE WITH MY BIKE. I PAY TRAVELING FOR DROPE MY BIKE TO THIS DEALER AND STILL THEY HAVE MY BIKE THERE.
I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECALL DID THE SAME DAY FOR THIS DEALER IN SANTA CLARITA AND THE ISSUE IS CONTINUE WITH MY BIKE. I PAY TRAVELING FOR DROPE MY BIKE TO THIS DEALER AND STILL THEY HAVE MY BIKE THERE.
Safety Rating for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 HONDA CBR300R in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 HONDA CBR300R
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CBR300R
- 2015 HONDA CBR300R — 8 complaints
- 2016 HONDA CBR300R (current)
- 2017 HONDA CBR300R — 1 complaint
- 2018 HONDA CBR300R — 1 complaint
- 2019 HONDA CBR300R — 0 complaints
- 2020 HONDA CBR300R — 0 complaints
- 2021 HONDA CBR300R — 0 complaints
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