2002 Honda Cbr900 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System (2) · Service Brakes, Air:antilock (1) · Power Train:manual Transmission (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
What owners report
2004-09-28 · Power Train:manual Transmission · 18,213 mi“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…”
2003-09-09 · Engine 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…”
2003-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 100 mi“exhaust smell from honda cb900f2, which is almost overpowering at times.*ak…”
2003-08-18 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System · 1 mi“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…”
2003-08-17 · Engine 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 …”
2002-09-29 · Service Brakes, Air:antilock · 💥 crash“the brakes locked up causing loss of control. mr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.