Honda CMX500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Honda CMX500, across 8 model years (2017–2025). The 2017 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is electrical system.
Honda CMX500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CMX500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2017 CMX500: 2 complaints, 1 recall
- 2023 CMX500: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2022 CMX500: 1 complaint, 1 recall
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 CMX500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Honda CMX500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 CMX500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2024 CMX500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2023 CMX500 | 1 | 2 | — | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | |
| 2022 CMX500 | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2021 CMX500 | 1 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2020 CMX500 | 0 | 2 | — | — | |
| 2018 CMX500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 CMX500 | 2 | 1 | — | Electrical System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CMX500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2017 (2), 2023 (1), 2022 (1). 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 CMX500?
Electrical System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda CMX500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.