2015 Honda CBR300R
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2015 Honda CBR300R has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (63% of all complaints), specifically: i received a warantee recall notice for my honda cb300r motorcycle early august. it is now middle,late sept. almost 60 days. i made an appointment to have the engine repaired as described on honda saftey recall notice nhtsa recall 16v-528 at the honda location at 14827 n cave creek rd. phoenix az. 8.
8
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
ENGINE
5 complaints- • I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 8
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE
- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING). HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR.
“I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 8”
— NHTSA complaint filing
TRANSMISSION
2 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE
- • IM HAVING TROUBLES WITH DOWNSHIFTING, THE CLUTCH IS FINE AND WAS TOLD THE FRONT SPOCKET SEEMS SUPER LOOSE. I HAVE TO ROCK IT TO GET IT INTO FIRST. I WAS RIDING THE OTHER DAY AND OUT OF KNOW WHERE MY BIKE SHUTS OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF A SHIFT DOIN 45 IN 5TH. SO I DONE ALIL REASEARCH AND THERE WAS A REC
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
WHEELS
1 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: I RECEIVED A WARANTEE RECALL NOTICE FOR MY HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE EARLY AUGUST. IT IS NOW MIDDLE,LATE SEPT. ALMOST 60 DAYS. I MADE AN APPOINTMENT TO HAVE THE ENGINE REPAIRED AS DESCRIBED ON HONDA SAFTEY RECALL NOTICE NHTSA RECALL 16V-528 AT THE HONDA LOCATION AT 14827 N CAVE CREEK RD. PHOENIX AZ. 8
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐TRANSMISSION: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐WHEELS: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 HONDA CBR300R. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE). SINCE THE REPAIR, WHEN THE CONTACT SWITCHED GEARS OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PLACED IN NEUTRAL, THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE SHOOK AND THE WHEEL RUBS AGAINST THE VEHICLE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda CBR300R — Year Comparison
How does 2015 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 8
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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