2002 Honda CBR900 recalls & problems
The 2002 Honda CBR900 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 6 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (4 complaints).
Recalls0safety recalls
Complaints6filed by owners
Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths1 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2002 Honda CBR900.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
What owners report
| Problem area | Complaints | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling Exhaust system; Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor | 4 | — |
| Service brakes, air Antilock | 1 | — |
| Power train Manual transmission | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Sep 28, 2004 · 18,213 milesPower train › Manual transmission
THE VEHICLE IS A 2002 HONDA CB-900F MOTORCYCLE (MORE OFTEN KNOWN AS THE 919). RETURNING HOME IN THE EARLY HOURS OF THE MORNING, THE RETAINING BOLT ON THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER (WHICH ALSO SERVES AS ITS PIVOT POINT) WORKED LOOSE, CAUSING THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER TO DROP OFF THE MOTORCYCLE, DOING SOME DAMAGE TO THE GEAR SHIFT LEVER (WHICH REMAINED ATTACHED TO THE SHIFT MECHANISM VIA A ROD AND A SET OF UNIVERSAL JOINTS), BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, I WAS NO LONGER ABLE TO SHIFT GEARS UP OR DOWN. DUE TO THE HOUR (ABOUT 1:00AM PDT) THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC, AND I WAS CLOSE TO HOME, SO I WAS ABLE TO CONTINUE ON SURFACE STREETS MOST OF THE WAY HOME IN 6TH GEAR, UNTIL A TRAFFIC LIGHT FORCED ME TO STOP THE MOTORCYCLE,… - Aug 15, 2002Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Manifold/header/muffler/tail pipe
I AM EXPERIENCING AN EXHAUST SMELL WHILE RIDING MY HONDA 919. THIS SMELL NOT ONLY PERMEATES MY CLOTHING BUT ALSO GIVES ME A HEAD ACHE WHILE RIDING. THIS PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED SINCE I BOUGHT THE MOTORCYCLE BRAND NEW.*AK - May 1, 2002 · 100 milesEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
EXHAUST SMELL FROM HONDA CB900F2, WHICH IS ALMOST OVERPOWERING AT TIMES.*AK - Aug 17, 2003 · 1 milesEngine and engine cooling › Exhaust system
EXHAUST FUMES MAKING RIDERS AND PASSENGERS HAVE SYSMPTOMS SUCH AS THOSE FOUND WITH CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING DURING MOTORCYCLE RIDES AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER. SUSPECT HIGH-MOUNT EXHAUST SYSTEM. *AK - Aug 17, 2003Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Catalytic convertor
AFTER RIDING MY 919 I STANK OF EXHAUST AND HAD SYMPTOMS OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. HEADACHE/ DIZZY/ NAUSEA/ LIGHT HEADED, AND I AM VERY SLEEPY. *AK - Sep 17, 2002 · crash · 1 injuryService brakes, air › Antilock
THE BRAKES LOCKED UP CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL. MR
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.