2018 Honda Cbr300r problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Power Train:manual Transmission 2019-06-04 · campaign 19V412000 · 3,898 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
Risk: A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
What owners report
2019-10-07 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda pioneer 1000. while idling in reverse and depressing the brake pedal the vehicle inadvertently reversed. as a result, the vehicle struck the person standing in the rear of the vehicle and collided with a side-by-side utility vehicle it was attempting to tow. there were no warning indicators illuminated. the individ…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.