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Engine coolingPart report

2002 Honda CBR900 Engine cooling Problems

Complaints
4about this part
Share
67%of 6 total for the year
Median mileage
50miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the engine cooling of the 2002 Honda CBR900, 67% of the 6 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“Exhaust fumes making riders and passengers have sysmptoms such as those found with carbon monoxide poisoning during motorcycle rides and shortly thereafter. Suspect high-mount exhaust system.”

NHTSA complaint #10033009, filed 2003-08, 1 miles

“I am experiencing an exhaust smell while riding my Honda 919. This smell not only permeates my clothing but also gives me a head ache while riding. This problem has occurred since I bought the motorcycle brand new.”

NHTSA complaint #10037565, filed 2003-09

Engine cooling: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2002467%

Other parts of the 2002 Honda CBR900

Brakes
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2002 Honda CBR900

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology