Honda CRF250L Problems by Year
NHTSA has 6 owner complaints and 4 safety recalls on file for the Honda CRF250L, across 5 model years (2014–2020). The 2014 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is engine.
Honda CRF250L years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No CRF250L model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2014 CRF250L: 4 complaints, 1 recall
- 2018 CRF250L: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2016 CRF250L: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
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 CRF250L problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Honda CRF250L model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 CRF250L | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2018 CRF250L | 1 | 2 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2016 CRF250L | 1 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2015 CRF250L | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2014 CRF250L | 4 | 1 | — | Engine |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Honda CRF250L years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2014 (4), 2018 (1), 2016 (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 CRF250L?
Engine, with 3 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Honda CRF250L have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.