2005 Honda CMX250C Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- 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.

- 9owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 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 | 3 | 33% | 425 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 1 | 11% | 1 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 11% | 508 | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 11% | 500 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 45 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
Other Honda CMX250C years
← 2004 CMX250C · 2006 CMX250C →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 CMX250C | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 CMX250C | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 CMX250C | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 | 9 | 0 |
| 2004 CMX250C | 33 | 0 |
| 2001 CMX250C | 1 | 0 |
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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.