How many NHTSA complaints do the Honda Cb300r and FORD F 150 have?

Honda Cb300r has 3 NHTSA complaints (8 recalls); FORD F 150 has 11,311 complaints (145 recalls). Source: NHTSA owner complaint and recall records.

Which has fewer safety recalls, the Honda Cb300r or FORD F 150?

Honda Cb300r has fewer safety recalls: 8 versus 145.

Head-to-head reliability

Honda Cb300r vs FORD F 150

How the Honda Cb300r and FORD F 150 compare on NHTSA complaints, recalls and crash reports — and which is the lower-risk used buy.

Honda Cb300r3 complaints · 8 recalls Fewer issues per year

FORD F 15011,311 complaints · 145 recalls

Based on NHTSA owner-complaint & recall records

Which should you buy?

Honda Cb300r vs FORD F 150: The CB300R has 3 complaints over 8 years (0.4/year) and 8 recalls, while the F-150 has 11,311 complaints over 10 years (1,131/year) and 145 recalls. The F-150 also has 328 crash-related reports, 287 injuries, and 1 death; the CB300R has none. Source: NHTSA owner complaints.

The picture

Is the Honda Cb300r or FORD F 150 more reliable?

A plain-English read on what the NHTSA record says about living with each vehicle.

Honda Cb300r

The Honda CB300R is a lightweight motorcycle with very few owner complaints over eight years, averaging about 0.4 per year. Most reported problems involve the transmission, specifically a recall for a circlip that can detach and cause gear misalignment or popping out of gear. There are also a handful of recalls for headlights. Overall, the complaint pattern suggests a simple machine with a known, addressable transmission issue.

FORD F 150

The Ford F-150 is a full-size pickup with a huge number of complaints—over 11,000 in ten years, averaging more than 1,100 per year. The most common trouble spots are the transmission (hard shifts, loss of power) and electrical system (warning lights, camera malfunctions). There are also many recalls covering engines, batteries, seats, and lights. This volume of reports indicates that many owners experience significant reliability problems.

The numbers

Side-by-side NHTSA record

Lower is better in every category. The highlighted cell is the stronger result.

Category	Honda Cb300r	FORD F 150
Total complaintsAll model years combined	3 Better	11,311
Safety recallsFederal recall campaigns	8 Better	145
Crash reportsCrash-related complaints	0 Better	328
Complaints per yearAveraged across model years	0.4 Better	1131.1
Reported injuriesTied to owner complaints	0 Better	287
Reported deathsTied to owner complaints	0 Better	1

Source: NHTSA owner complaints & recall records.

What actually goes wrong

The problems owners report

The most-complained-about systems on each vehicle — what fails, and what owners say in their own words.

Honda Cb300r

01POWER TRAIN2
02ENGINE1
03STRUCTURE1
04UNKNOWN OR OTHER1

What these mean

POWER TRAIN

Owners report that the transmission can pop out of gear, especially from second to neutral, which can cause loss of traction and a fall. This is linked to a recall for a circlip that may detach and misalign gears. Buyers should confirm the recall was performed.

ENGINE

One complaint repeats the same transmission circlip issue, suggesting that engine-related symptoms may actually stem from the same recall. No other engine failures are described in the sample.

STRUCTURE

A rider reported falling after the bike popped out of second gear during a turn, resulting in road rash. This shows the transmission problem can have direct safety consequences.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The same fall incident was also filed under this category, indicating that some complaints duplicate the transmission event. It highlights that the main known issue is the gear pop-out.

In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

“I am submitting a complaint regarding a 2019 Honda CB300R with approximately 1,225 miles. This vehicle is subject to an open recall (NHTSA Recall 19V-412) involving a transmission mainshaft circlip that can detach and cause gear misalignment and shifting issu…”

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 HONDA CB300R MOTORCYCLE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V412000 (POWER TRAIN). THE CONTACT CALLED STATION PARK HONDA AT 502-587-8496 (LOCATED AT 830 S 9TH ST, LOUISVILLE, KY 40203) AND WAS INFORMED TH…”

FORD F 150

01POWER TRAIN3,553
02ELECTRICAL SYSTEM2,071
03UNKNOWN OR OTHER1,401
04EXTERIOR LIGHTING1,164
05ENGINE847

What these mean

POWER TRAIN

Owners describe hard or delayed shifts, jerking, clunking, and even sudden loss of power while driving. Many complaints mention the 10-speed automatic transmission. These failures can leave a driver stranded or cause a crash.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Reports include loud bangs from the transmission area, popping sounds from the rear suspension, and persistent dashboard warnings like 'Front Camera Malfunction' and 'Pre Collision Assist Not Available.' These electrical glitches can distract the driver and may indicate deeper issues.

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Many complaints are filed under this vague category, often describing transmission or electrical symptoms without a clear component. This makes it harder to pinpoint, but the volume suggests widespread frustration.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Over 1,100 complaints involve exterior lighting, often headlights. Recalls also cover headlights. Faulty lights reduce visibility and can lead to accidents or citations.

In owners' words — POWER TRAIN

“I started noticing hard and delayed shifts from 7th into 8th gear. My RPM's were not increasing when this happened, and then on a very crowded major road I lost all power, vehicle shut off and drifted, then started up and jerked again very hard. This failure…”

“I am reporting a safety-related transmission problem I experienced with my 2020 Ford F-150 equipped with the 10R80 automatic transmission. While driving normally, the transmission shifts hard (ie: jerks, clunks) between 4-5 and 5-6 gears, and has on occasion…”

Official recalls

Safety recalls on record

Federal recall campaigns — the defect, the risk, and the fix. Confirm any open recall was completed before you buy.