2004 Honda CMX250C Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jul 3, 2015 · 33 owner complaints analyzed

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.

Honda CMX250C
Honda Rebel MC32 Baujahr 1997. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: M536, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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

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Most common 2004 Honda CMX250C problems

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

Power Train31 · ~1,600 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~88 mi
Exterior Lighting1 · ~88 mi
Fuel System, Other1 · ~300 mi
Unknown or Other1 · ~965 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3194%1,600——
Engine and Engine Cooling13%88——
Exterior Lighting13%88——
Fuel System, Other13%300——
Unknown or Other13%965——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 16 complaints
2004: 5200452005: 162005162006: 2200622007: 2200722008: 2200822009: 5200952015: 120151

n = 33 complaints · Source: NHTSA

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.

Unknown or Other · received Jul 3, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10731915

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

Power Train · received Jun 28, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10275127

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…

Power Train · received Jun 10, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10273496

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…

Power Train · received May 13, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10268678

Clutch failure at 711km total mileage. *tr

Power Train · received Feb 24, 2009 · NHTSA complaint 10259848

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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.