2004 Honda CMX250C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CMX250C years
- Far more complaints than other years 1st of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 33 complaints with NHTSA about the 2004 Honda CMX250C. That is the most of any CMX250C model year in the database (6 years). The most reported problem area is power train (31 complaints, 94%), typically at around 1,600 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

- 33owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2004 Honda CMX250C problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 31 | 94% | 1,600 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% | 88 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% | 88 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% | 300 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 3% | 965 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2004 Honda CMX250C recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2004 Honda CMX250C.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
With less than 1000 miles on my 2004 honda rebel motorcycle the clutch went out while going between 45 and 55 mph on an open road. The motorcycle was running great when all of a sudden it started losing speed. There was no warning when the clutch went out.
2004 honda rebel motorcycle. Bought new in 2003 it is a 2004 model. It has 1400 miles on it and the clutch is slipping severely. I think honda should be held accountable for the replacement of these defective parts.the clutch assembly has to be replaced. *tr
Bike will not shift properly, upshifting isn't the problem as much as trying to get the bike into neutral or first gear is near impossible. Makes road driving impossible. Bought the bike used from a dealer, hasn't worked properly from day one. Replaced clutch at 5,000 miles, thinking this was the…
I have a 2004 honda 250cc rebel motorcycle. It has had some problems getting it into neutral or first gear since i bought it in 2004. Then i started having problems in 2008 shifting into lower gears while in traffic. This caused traffic tie-ups due to the lack of being able to properly start in…
Clutch failure at 711km total mileage. *tr
Other Honda CMX250C years
← 2001 CMX250C · 2005 CMX250C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CMX250C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 CMX250C | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 CMX250C | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 CMX250C | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 CMX250C | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CMX250C?
Owners most often report power train, engine and engine cooling, exterior lighting problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 31 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2004 Honda CMX250C?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2004 Honda CMX250C a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CMX250C model years, the 2004 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.