2005 Honda CMX250C Problems
- Complaints
- 9filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 425miles, 5 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2005 Honda CMX250C (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Honda CMX250C. The part named most often is transmission and drivetrain, with 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system (1) and engine cooling (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 425 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 5 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 2 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.
This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.
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.
- Electrical system1 11%
- Engine cooling1 11%
- Equipment1 11%
- Fuel system1 11%
- Steering1 11%
- Suspension1 11%
Example complaints
Transmission and drivetrain: “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 milesElectrical system: “I have a new Honda motorcycle (cbr 1000rr) and the speedometer reads about ten mile per hour fast. The local Honda dealer said it could not be fixed that all of the motorcycles are like that. Got any suggestions. Will Honda in japan help?”
NHTSA complaint #10130444, filed 2005-07, 1 milesEngine cooling: “The contact owns a 2005 Honda cmx 250c rebel. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clatter followed by abnormal stalling. The contact later determined that the bottom intake valve fractured from the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 508.”
NHTSA complaint #10356527, filed 2010-09, 508 milesEquipment: “I purchased a new 2005 Honda vtx1300r motorcycle and the speedometer and probably the odometer are off (over) by 10%. Honda will not make good on any repair so that the speed/mileage reading is accurate. They say the 10% is within their tolerances for accuracy. I would like this ti be rectified.”
NHTSA complaint #10134258, filed 2005-08Mileage when problems were reported
100% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 45 and 500 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Recalls and investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2005 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. 5 on record; the latest 5 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…
- 10043248Jan 12, 2012Electrical system. Honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station.
- 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 2005 Honda CMX250C have?
NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2005 Honda CMX250C as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2005 Honda CMX250C is reported most often?
Transmission and drivetrain is named most often, in 3 complaints (33% of the total), followed by electrical system with 1.
Has the 2005 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 2005 Honda CMX250C reported?
Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 425 miles and the middle half falls between 45 and 500 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.