2003 Honda Cb900f problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe (1) · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) (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
2014-07-03 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 24,000 mi“after any amount of time spent on the motorycle, an unbearable odor from the exhaust similar to stagnant sewage emanates from the exhaust. this has occurred throughout ownership and is widely reported by other owners. honda nor a local dealer did not acknowledge the issue when contacted. an independent mechanic could not find any cause of the odor.…”
2004-06-15 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe“while riding this motorcycle, exhaust fumes will permeate the back of the riders clothing, back packs and passengers, leaving a nasuating odor that is unbearable to be around. this occurs with riding trips that are as short as 15 minutes. passengers complain that they can smell exhaust fumes while riding, causing headaches, nasua and dizziness. …”
2004-05-29 · Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System:emission Control:crankcase (Pcv) · 10 mi“excessive unburned fuel vapor/fumes emitted from exhaust of motorcycle "03 honda 919 from first day of ownership through 2000 miles. (6 months) protective riding gear saturation, and inhalation/lightheadedness had been experienced. had performed lab testing of manufactures oil having shown excess fuel/ crankcase oil dilution, and extremely reduced…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.