2005 Honda CMX250C Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 20, 2010 · 9 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CMX250C years
Not enough data 2nd of 6 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda CMX250C. That ranks 2nd out of 6 CMX250C model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 33%), typically at around 425 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 2005 Honda CMX250C problems

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

Power Train3 · ~425 mi
Electrical System1 · ~1 mi
Engine and Engine Cooling1 · ~508 mi
Equipment1
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~500 mi
Steering1 · ~45 mi
Suspension1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train333%425——
Electrical System111%1——
Engine and Engine Cooling111%508——
Equipment111%———
Fuel System, Gasoline111%500——
Steering111%45——
Suspension111%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2005, with 7 complaints
2005: 7200572006: 1200612010: 120101

n = 9 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2005 Honda CMX250C recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 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.

Tl* 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…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Sep 20, 2010 · NHTSA complaint 10356527

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…

Power Train · received Apr 21, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155853

In reference to odi#10135765. I just bought a new 2005 honda gl1800a motorcycle. From the 1st mile the front end had a severe wobble. If you took you hand off the handlebars even for a second it became violent and could cause a crash. My dealer had to install different fork stem bearing (tapered vs…

Suspension · received Sep 10, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10136068

Front steering wobbles on my 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 with abs. The wobble has been present from the day i picked up the brand new bike from the dealer. The wobble is happening between 35 and 45 mph. The wobble can be felt but is not sever when holding onto the handle bars. If you relax your grip…

Steering · received Sep 8, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10135933

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.

Equipment · received Aug 25, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10134258

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda CMX250C?

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

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda CMX250C?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 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 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.