Honda CMX250C Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2015 · 54 owner complaints analyzed

Years with far more complaints than usual:

NHTSA has 54 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda CMX250C, across 6 model years (2001–2009). The 2004 model year has the most complaints (33). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Honda CMX250C
Honda Rebel MC32 Baujahr 1997. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: M536, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Peak: 2004, with 33 complaints
2001: 1200112004: 332004332005: 9200592006: 5200652007: 5200752009: 120091

n = 54 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda CMX250C years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CMX250C year: 2004. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2004 CMX250C: 33 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2005 CMX250C: 9 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2007 CMX250C: 5 complaints, 1 recall

Model years with the fewest complaints

  1. 2001 CMX250C: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  2. 2009 CMX250C: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2006 CMX250C: 5 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Honda CMX250C problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train3840
Engine and Engine Cooling630
Service Brakes, Hydraulic310
Equipment221
Exterior Lighting220
Fuel System, Other220
Steering221
Suspension220
Electrical System110
Fuel System, Gasoline110
Structure111

All Honda CMX250C model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2009 CMX250C10—Power Train
2007 CMX250C51—Engine and Engine Cooling
2006 CMX250C50—Service Brakes, Hydraulic
2005 CMX250C90—Power Train
2004 CMX250C330—Power TrainFar more complaints than other years
2001 CMX250C10—Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda CMX250C years should you stay away from?

By NHTSA complaints, 2004 (33) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical CMX250C year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Honda CMX250C?

Power Train, with 38 complaints across 4 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda CMX250C have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.