Honda NSS250 Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 5, 2008 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 4 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Honda NSS250, across 4 model years (2001–2006). The 2001 model year has the most complaints (2). The most reported problem area overall is power train.

Peak: 2001, with 2 complaints
2001: 2200122003: 1200312005: 1200512006: 020060

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda NSS250 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No NSS250 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2001 NSS250: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2005 NSS250: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
  3. 2003 NSS250: 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 NSS250 problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Power Train221
Parking Brake110
Visibility110

All Honda NSS250 model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2006 NSS25001——
2005 NSS25010—Parking Brake
2003 NSS25010—Power Train
2001 NSS25020—Power Train

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda NSS250 years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2001 (2), 2005 (1), 2003 (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 NSS250?

Power Train, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda NSS250 have?

1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.