2008 Honda XR650L Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other XR650L years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2008 Honda XR650L. That is the most of any XR650L model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is power train (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 18,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2008 Honda XR650L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 50% | 20,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2008 Honda XR650L recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2008 Honda XR650L.
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.
Crack in frame
Tl*the contact owns a 2008 honda x650l. While driving 60 mph, the counter shaft stripped. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that they would have to contact the manufacturer before repairing the vehicle. The manufacturer refused to repair the shaft free of charge. The vehicle…
Other Honda XR650L years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 XR650L | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2008 Honda XR650L?
Owners most often report power train, unknown or other problems. The top one, power train, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2008 Honda XR650L?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2008 Honda XR650L a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other XR650L model years, the 2008 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.