2014 Honda CRF250L Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Aug 25, 2018 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CRF250L years
Not enough data 1st of 5 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
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Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2014 Honda CRF250L. That is the most of any CRF250L model year in the database (5 years). The most reported problem area is engine (3 complaints, 75%), typically at around 50 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

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

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Most common 2014 Honda CRF250L problems

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

Engine3 · ~50 mi
Electrical System1 · ~300 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Engine375%50——
Electrical System125%300——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2015, with 2 complaints
2015: 2201522016: 1201612018: 120181

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2014 Honda CRF250L recalls (1)

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Electrical system:starter assembly:relayJul 8, 2015 · NHTSA campaign 15V439000 · 47,168 vehicles

Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.

Risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.

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.

The engine do not start and stall while riding. (starter magnetic switch failure)

Electrical System · received Aug 25, 2018 · NHTSA complaint 11122339

2014 honda crf250l with 3512 miles. Four mile from home on freeway 405 south as i was riding about 55 mph and suddenly without any warning the engine shut off causing the bike to stalled on a busy freeway and almost got ran over by fast coming traffic. Unable to bump start in gears i have to coast…

Engine · received Dec 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10934670

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda crf250l. While driving at approximately 20 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. The motorcycle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. The motorcycle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. The…

Engine · received Jun 5, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10723634

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda crf250l. The contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the motorcycle made an abnormal noise. The motorcycle was diagnosed with a faulty cam chain tensioner. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was…

Engine · received Jan 6, 2015 · NHTSA complaint 10670472

Other Honda CRF250L years

2015 CRF250L →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2020 CRF250L01
2018 CRF250L12
2016 CRF250L10
2015 CRF250L01
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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda CRF250L?

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

Was there a recall on the 2014 Honda CRF250L?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2014 Honda CRF250L a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF250L model years, the 2014 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.