Honda CMX250C Problems by Model Year
NHTSA recorded 52 consumer complaints across the 4 model years of the Honda CMX250C (2004–2007) that have at least 5 complaints. 2004 has the most, with 33. Across all years, the part named most often is transmission and drivetrain (37 mentions). Pick a model year below to see its parts, mileage, recalls and service bulletins.
All CMX250C model years
Years with fewer than 5 complaints are not listed. The score compares years of the same model, allowing for the era and for how long each year has collected complaints: 50 is a typical year, lower means fewer complaints. It is not adjusted for sales volume.
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | TSBs | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 300 | 1 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 322 | 0 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 425 | 0 | 5 | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 33 | 1,473 | 0 | 4 | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Parts named most often, all years
Counts add up complaint mentions across the listed years. A complaint can name several parts.
- Transmission and drivetrain37 66%
- Engine cooling6 11%
- Fuel system3 5.4%
- Brakes3 5.4%
- Steering2 3.6%
- Exterior lighting2 3.6%
- Equipment2 3.6%
- Suspension1 1.8%
Example complaints
One per model year, chosen for length and detail. Personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
2005: “In 2004 and early 2005 models the judder spring has been installed backwards from the factory. Honda is aware of this problem however has not issued a recall. This caused my clutch to fail at 425 miles in my 2005 Honda rebel. When this failure happened I was in a construction zone and nearly lost my life.”
NHTSA complaint #10155853, filed 2006-04, 425 miles2006: “A weld joint on the frame of my Honda rebel just broke. I was in first gear in my parking lot, normal pressure on the brake pedal and it just snapped off the frame and swung out to the right. If I was going faster or on the interstate I could have been hurt.”
NHTSA complaint #10203065, filed 2007-09, 729 miles2004: “I purchased a used 2004 Honda rebel motorcycle 2 years ago used. I have only added about 400 miles to it for a total of 1,700 miles. The clutch started slipping the other day and barely moves. This is very premature for any vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10192996, filed 2007-06, 1,700 milesOther Honda models
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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. Methodology