1996 Honda CN250 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 1, 2005 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CN250 years
Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 1996 Honda CN250. That is the most of any CN250 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (2 complaints, 50%), typically at around 85,995 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

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

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Most common 1996 Honda CN250 problems

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

Engine and Engine Cooling2 · ~85,995 mi
Fuel System, Gasoline1 · ~4,581 mi
Service Brakes, Hydraulic1 · ~4,581 mi
Tires1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine and Engine Cooling250%85,995——
Fuel System, Gasoline125%4,581——
Service Brakes, Hydraulic125%4,581——
Tires125%———

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2004, with 2 complaints
1996: 1199612004: 2200422005: 120051

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

1996 Honda CN250 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 1996 Honda CN250.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

1996 honda gl1500 aspencade engine will stop running as i am overtaking another vehicle and also driving up inclines without any type of warning what so ever. Numerous times i have almost been rear ended by tractor trailers and cars as i try my best to put on the 4-ways and get the motorcycle off…

Service Brakes, Hydraulic · received Aug 1, 2005 · NHTSA complaint 10130907

I bought a 1996 honda accord coupe w/91,000 miles and a vtec engine, in may of 2004 and now its dec 2004 i was told that my engine is gone due to a balance shaft seal without its retainer attached. Without the retainer, the balance shaft seal came loose and my oil came out and now i've been told by…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Dec 20, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10104125

The oil light came on at 81133 miles while driving. I pulled the car over. All the engine oil had spilled out over the previous mile, in a school zone. A particularly large puddle of oil was at the last stop sign where the oil light had come on. The mechanic at anderson honda identified that the…

Engine and Engine Cooling · received Oct 11, 2004 · NHTSA complaint 10095571

Helix scooter has tires that are j speed rated(62mph), however bike can go over 70mph. Manufacturer should equip bike with tires that match the speed capabilities.

Tires · received Nov 18, 1996 · NHTSA complaint 511436

Other Honda CN250 years

2004 CN250 →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2007 CN25001
2006 CN25001
2004 CN25010
199640

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 1996 Honda CN250?

Owners most often report engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline, service brakes, hydraulic problems. The top one, engine and engine cooling, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Honda CN250?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 1996 Honda CN250 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CN250 model years, the 1996 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.