AI Damage2002 Honda Cbr600f4: common problems
Owners of the 2002 Honda Cbr600f4 filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and cooling. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 3
What fails most often
- Engine and cooling: 3 complaints (100% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 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.
The timing chain has been replaced four times. When the chain breaks the vehicle becomes inoperable. Manufacturer will not accept the fact that something is making the part go bad.
Why is this happening on a brand new motorcycle?no safety defect listed.
My motorcycle has a persistent problem with something called the cam chain tensioner which resides in the engine. At a certain miliage such as 2200, the bike will start to make a clicking sound which is the cam chain loosening inside the engine.
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 Cbr600f4 has 2 complaints (3 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.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2002 Honda Cbr600f4?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine and cooling. Total complaints: 3.
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2002 Honda Cbr600f4?
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 2002 Honda Cbr600f4 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 2002 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.