2016 Honda CBR300R
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2016 Honda CBR300R has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.8x the segment average of 8. The most common issue is engine problems (50% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2016 honda cbr300r motorcycle. the contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v528000 (engine and engine cooling) however, the part to do the repair was unavailable. the contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall rep. There is 1 recall issued for this model year.
6
Total Complaints
1
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.8x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems(top 3 of 3)
ENGINE
3 complaints- • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP
- • I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECA
- • The contact owns a 2016 Honda CBR300R motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding approximately 25 MPH, the motorcycle stalled. The contact was unable to restart the motorcycle. The motorcycle was towed to the local dealer who diagnosed that the crank shaft had fused to the connecting rod and t
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Recalls (1)
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 CBR300RA, CBR300R and CB300F motorcycles. The affected motorcycles may have an improperly machined crankshaft which may result in the failure of the connecting rod bearing retainer.
Risk: If the connecting rod bearing retainer fails, the engine may stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the crankshaft assembly, free of charge. The recall began on August 26, 2016. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KB9.
Estimated Insurance Cost for 2016 Honda CBR300R
How this estimate is calculated
Coverage assumed: 100/300/100 liability + comprehensive/collision, $500 deductibles. Data sources: NAIC 2024 + HLDI loss studies.
Maintenance & Warranty
Recommended Honda CBR300R Service Intervals
Maintenance Minder shows exact intervals based on your driving. CVT-equipped models (Civic, HR-V, Accord Hybrid) need CVT fluid service, not conventional ATF.
"Severe service" conditions (heavy towing, extreme temps, city stop-and-go) typically halve these intervals. Always consult your vehicle's owner's manual for the authoritative schedule.
Honda New-Vehicle Warranty Coverage
These are the terms for a new Honda. If you're buying a used 2016 CBR300R, remaining coverage is usually pro-rated from the vehicle's original in-service date. Not all coverage transfers between owners — check with a Honda dealer for VIN-specific remaining warranty.
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐ENGINE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 HONDA CBR300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REP
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRICAL: I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS: I M GOING TO THE DEALER ASK FOR THE SAFETY CLAIM RECALL ISSUE WITH MY HONDA CBR300R AND THE SERVICE GUY SEND ME TO ANOTHER DEALER TELLING ME THAT THE CLAIM IS ALREADY DID FOR ANOTHER DEALER AND WHEN I HAVE 1 FULL WEEK WAITING AND WHEN I CHECK THE INFORMATION APPEAR LIKE THE RESET FOR THIS CLAIM RECA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐RECALLS: Verify all 1 recall have been completed — free at any Honda dealer
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Honda CBR300R — Year Comparison
How does 2016 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
- 6
- Recalls
- 1
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 8
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