AI Damage2017 Honda Cbr1000rr: common problems
Owners of the 2017 Honda Cbr1000rr filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and vehicle speed control. The maker issued 2 service bulletins for this year. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
- involving a crash
- 1
- Technical service bulletins (TSB)
- 2
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 67% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 67% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 33% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 2 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (67% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Engine: 1 complaints (33% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 1 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Tl* the consumer called on behalf of her son whom was the driver/owner. The consumer stated that her son was involved in a fatal accident while riding his 2017 honda cbr 1000. The consumer stated per the police report the motorcycle wa stuck in 3rd gear, the rider was traveling up a ramp as the lost control.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cbr1000rr. While riding the motorcycle at various speeds, it failed to accelerate. In addition, an abnormal noise was heard coming from the engine block. There were no warning indicators illuminated.
Tl* the contact owns a 2017 honda cbr1000rr motorcycle. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 17v681000 (fuel system, gasoline); however, the parts to do the repair were unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.
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 Cbr1000rr has 5 complaints (11 years in the data). This year has 3, below average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Steering. Steering play, power assist, rack and tie rods after a wheel impact.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Service bulletin - MULTIPLE MODELS - OWNER?S MANUAL REPLACEMENT
Interim Bulletin, a revised bulletin will be available the week of December 18.
- Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a…
Service news article - To prevent damage during shipping, leather-wrapped steering wheels come with a protective plastic covering. The easiest way to remove it during PDI is to grab the covering with both hands near…
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Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Honda Cbr1000rr?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, vehicle speed control, engine. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2017 Honda Cbr1000rr?
NHTSA lists 2 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 2017 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 2017 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.