2004 Honda CMX250C
Not enough comparison years on file yet for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
- Complaints
- 33
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- Power train
None on file
None on file
100% of complaints
Complaints per year
2004: 33 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 1 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 9 |
| 2006 | 5 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2009 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.
Power train
100% · 33 reportsMost commonly citing clutch assembly and manual transmission.
Show complaint excerpts
This is a complaint about a 2004 Honda rebel 250CC motorcycle (CMX250C4). With just a little over 1000 miles the clutch went. I have owned motorcycles with thousands of miles on them and never have I had a clutch go.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-17
Clutch problems in 2004 Honda rebel 250 motorcycles. In March 2004, I bought a brand new 2004 Honda rebel motorcycle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-10-07
The clutch on 2004 Honda CMX250 rebel motorcycles are giving out with less than 500 miles on them, causing the motorcycle to not accelerate when using the throttle.
NHTSA ODI report, 2004-09-24
Fuel system, other
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing hoses, lines/piping, and fittings.
Exterior lighting
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing turn signal.
Engine and engine cooling
3% · 1 reportMost commonly citing engine.
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2004 Honda CMX250C — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Power train: 33 reports on file for this year.
- Fuel system, other: 1 report on file for this year.
- Exterior lighting: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2004 Honda CMX250C reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2004 Honda CMX250C?
- The most-reported component is power train, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2004 Honda CMX250C have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.