2005 Honda CRF450X Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 7, 2006 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CRF450X years
Not enough data
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Honda CRF450X. The most reported problem area is power train (3 complaints, 100%), typically at around 400 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 2005 Honda CRF450X problems

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

Power Train3 · ~400 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Power Train3100%400——

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

2005 Honda CRF450X recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2005 Honda CRF450X.

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 mainly use my bike on the off-road setting, but occasionally road it down the highway. It so happen that on the evening of the 27th of august i was traveling down the highway for about six miles when my motorcycles started to make a clicking noise somewhere in the engine area. I slowed from 65…

Power Train · received Sep 7, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10167594

My '05 honda crf450x is a green sticker motorcycle which in california is street licensable with additions to meet the lighting statues and dot legal tires. My bike was inspected by dmv and issued a street license. The owner's manual recommends that you should put .69 of a us quart in the…

Power Train · received Apr 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10155333

On dec 17th i receive the license plate for my motorcycle honda crf450x in order to complete the dual sport kit and be road legal. On this same day i had changed both the transmission oil and engine oil according to the honda manual. This was the 2nd change in 175 miles since it was new. I still…

Power Train · received Jan 13, 2006 · NHTSA complaint 10147674

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200530

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda CRF450X?

Owners most often report power train problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2005 Honda CRF450X?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2005 Honda CRF450X a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF450X model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.