AI Damage2003 Honda CB900F: common problems
Owners of the 2003 Honda CB900F filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling and fuel/propulsion system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- 1 Engine and cooling 100% of all complaints
- 2 Fuel/propulsion system 33% of all complaints
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (100% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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.
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.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 17,150 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 47% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CB900F has 2 complaints (5 years in the data). This year has 3, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2003 Honda CB900F?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling, fuel/propulsion system. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2003 Honda CB900F?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2003 Honda CB900F from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2003 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.