AI Damage2005 Honda Cbr1000rr: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about steering and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Steering 50% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- 3 Tires 25% of all complaints
- Steering: 2 complaints (50% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
- Tires: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 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.
Have replaced three stators on the vehicle prior. The first two done by myself (after manufacturer's warranty expired) the third done by honda under a "warranty extension" after the first two occurrences. Dates can be provided if necessary.
2005 honda gl1800 I have had a front steering wobble since new. The front tire was replaced under warranty. It may have corrected 50% but still have a front wobble, especially around 40 mph. The dealer says its just built into the bike. Friends of mine have instilled taper roller bearings and that fixes the problem.
The front tire on my 2005 honda gold wing has gone bad in under 4000 miles, and is not usable at 6000 miles. Honda will not warranty tires, even though it is from the front end wobble.
Honda goldwing gl1800 05 model front end has a wobble not sure if its the tire that whole front end. This bike only has 700 miles. Note this complaint is in support of odi #10135765.
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 15,521 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cbr1000rr has 5 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 4, about average.
What to check before buying
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Tires. Tire age by DOT code, bulges, wear pattern.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: steering, electrical system, tires. Total complaints: 4.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr?
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 2005 Honda Cbr1000rr 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 2005 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.