2011 Honda CBR250R Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 18, 2018 · 6 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CBR250R years
Not enough data 2nd of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2011 Honda CBR250R. That ranks 2nd out of 3 CBR250R model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 50%), typically at around 7,541 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

Honda CBR250R
A Japanese market 2011 Honda CBR250R in a parking lot on a sunny day.. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: Douglas Paul Perkins, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2011 Honda CBR250R problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Engine3 · ~7,541 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~1,500 mi
Electrical System1 · ~1,200 mi
Power Train1 · ~7,541 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine350%7,541——
Engine and Engine Cooling233%1,500——
Electrical System117%1,200——
Power Train117%7,541——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2011, with 2 complaints
2011: 2201122012: 1201212016: 1201612018: 220182

n = 6 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2011 Honda CBR250R recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2011 Honda CBR250R.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Motorcycle Stalling (PE14032) — opened Oct 29, 2014, closed Mar 18, 2015.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Instrument panel lighting blinks while operating; the instrument panel fades in and out while operating. Needs to be replaced. Cannot see mph or fuel remaining.

Electrical System · received Mar 18, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11080030

Engine stops/dies while driving in traffic. Will not restart reliably. When it does restart, it continues to stop running

Engine · received Feb 16, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11073292

When riding, in all conditions, and with a frequency of 3 or more times per week, the engine will cut off when the clutch is pulled in. This requires me to restart the engine while driving, most times it is controllable however it is alarming as it can happen at any time. This has happened mostly…

Engine · received Feb 11, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10825526

Http://www.cbr250.net/forum/cbr250-problems-issues/2100-my-cbr250s-engine-turns-off-when-downshifting.html this video shows an accurate account of what has happened to me several times at speeds between 15mph and 60 mph. This has occurred about 10-15 times over 7000 miles. Pull the clutch in…

Engine · received Oct 14, 2012 · NHTSA complaint 10480058

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 honda cbr250r motorcycle. While driving approximately 35 mph, the vehicle stalled. The contact was able to restart the vehicle and stated that the failure recurred intermittently. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnostics or repairs. The approximate failure…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 8, 2011 · NHTSA complaint 10439045

Other Honda CBR250R years

2012 CBR250R →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2013 CBR250R20
2012 CBR250R110
201160

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Honda CBR250R?

Owners most often report engine, engine and engine cooling, electrical system problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2011 Honda CBR250R?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2011 Honda CBR250R a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CBR250R model years, the 2011 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.