2015 Honda Cb300 Safety Report

The 2015 Honda CB300 has a very limited safety data set, with only 6 total complaints reported to NHTSA. There have been no reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths associated with this model. The most significant concern highlighted by the complaints is related to the engine, accounting for 4 out of 6 complaints (66.7%). Specifically, two complaints directly reference NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V528000 (ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING), indicating issues with recall part availability and repair delays. One complaint describes a severe incident where the 'bike seized up and the rear wheel locked up' while driving, pointing to a critical engine failure. Despite the engine-related complaints, there are no official recalls listed for the 2015 Honda CB300 in the provided data. The complaints referencing recall 16V528000 might pertain to a related model or a recall that was later closed or superseded, as it does not appear directly linked to the 2015 CB300 in the recall history. This discrepancy warrants further investigation. Another complaint mentions premature failure of the rear left turn signal, indicating a potential issue with exterior lighting. NHTSA has not conducted crash tests or provided safety ratings (Overall, Frontal, Side, Rollover) for the 2015 Honda CB300, which is common for motorcycles. Therefore, its crash test performance is unknown. The low number of complaints overall suggests that widespread safety issues are not prevalent, but the severity of the reported engine problems, particularly the 'seized up' incident, is a significant concern for the few owners affected. In summary, while the 2015 Honda CB300 has a very low complaint volume, the primary safety concern revolves around potential engine issues, including a severe engine seizure incident and difficulties with a referenced recall. The lack of official safety ratings means buyers must rely on anecdotal evidence and the limited complaint data.

Our recommendation: Given the very low complaint volume but severe reported engine issues and potential recall part delays, thoroughly inspect any used 2015 Honda CB300 for engine health and ensure all applicable recalls, especially those related to the engine, have been addressed.