2018 Honda CRF250L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other CRF250L years
- Not enough data 2nd of 5 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda CRF250L. That ranks 2nd out of 5 CRF250L model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is electrical system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 820 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2018 Honda CRF250L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 1 | 100% | 820 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2018 Honda CRF250L recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Power train:manual transmission
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 CB300R, 2018 CBR300R, 2018 CRF250L, 2018 CRF250L Rally, and 2018-2019 CMX300 motorcycles. The circlip, on the transmission's main shaft, may detach allowing for gear misalignment.
Risk: A misaligned gear can shift the transmission from neutral into gear during engine start, potentially resulting in unexpected motorcycle movement or seize the transmission and rear wheel while the motorcycle is in motion. Both conditions increase the risk of crash or injury.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace the transmission main shaft, free of charge. The recall began July 8, 2019. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KK3.
Electrical system:wiring
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda CRF250L motorcycles. The wiring harness may have been inappropriately installed, potentially resulting in damage to the wiring harness and affecting the operation of safety components such as the exterior lighting, horn, and instrument panel. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment," and 123, "Motorcycle Control Displays."
Risk: Lack of exterior lights can reduce the visibility of the motorcycle to traffic. A non-functioning horn can cause the inability to alert traffic of an impending crash, and a non-functioning instrument panel will not display the speed or fuel level. A damaged wiring harness can also result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the wiring harness, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ7.
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.
I went for a ride one day and as i started my bike i had no instrument cluster funtion at all no running lights besides head light and brake when applied. Thought it weird for a new bike to do this. So i checked fuses found a blown fuse ok cool problem found. Replaced fuse and not 20min into a ride…
Other Honda CRF250L years
← 2016 CRF250L · 2020 CRF250L →
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 CRF250L | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016 CRF250L | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 CRF250L | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 CRF250L | 4 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda CRF250L?
Owners most often report electrical system problems. The top one, electrical system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda CRF250L?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2018 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 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.