2004 Honda CMX250C Problems
- Complaints
- 33filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 1,473miles, 28 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2004 Honda CMX250C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda CMX250C. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 31 complaints (94% of the total), followed by engine cooling (1) and exterior lighting (1). 28 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 1,473 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 4 technical service bulletins for this model year.
Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.
Which parts are reported most
Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.
- Engine cooling1 3.0%
- Exterior lighting1 3.0%
- Fuel system1 3.0%
- Other or unknown1 3.0%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 milesEngine cooling: “Dt: the consumer rode the motorcycle 88 miles in 2 days. The oil light came and the engine died. When she arrived home, she discovered the motorcycle had no oil in it. The dealer has not been contacted yet. The manufacturer has not been contacted yet. Model not found in list, model is a vt600cd4. The turn signal light was inopeartive.”
NHTSA complaint #10125066, filed 2005-07, 88 milesMileage when problems were reported
100% of the 28 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 711 and 5,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2004 Honda CMX250C in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Technical service bulletins
TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 4 on record; the latest 4 are shown.
- 10128531Aug 6, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of August 4, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and VIN status inquiry…
- 10128559Jul 23, 2014Air bags. Dealer message - On Monday, June 23, 2014, American Honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 Honda models. As of July 23, 2014, affected VINs have been identified, and service bulletins…
- 10025523May 31, 2008Equipment. Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles.
- 10032953May 9, 2008Electrical system. Honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. Class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. Federal court provided final approval…
Other model years of the Honda CMX250C
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 5 | 300 | 1 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 5 | 322 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9 | 425 | 0 | — | — | — | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 33 | 1,473 | 0 | — | — | Not compared (before 2008) | Stable |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2004 Honda CMX250C have?
NHTSA recorded 33 consumer complaints for the 2004 Honda CMX250C as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2004 Honda CMX250C is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 31 complaints (94% of the total), followed by engine cooling with 1.
Has the 2004 Honda CMX250C been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
At what mileage are problems with the 2004 Honda CMX250C reported?
Among the 28 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 1,473 miles and the middle half falls between 711 and 5,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.