2005 Honda Cmx250c problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train:clutch Assembly (2) · Suspension:front (1) · Steering (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Honda Cmx250c model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (5)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Air Bags 2014-08-06 · DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of august 4, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and vin status inquiry has been updated.
Air Bags 2014-07-23 · DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dealer message - on monday, june 23, 2014, american honda announced three recalls for various 2001-11 honda models. as of july 23, 2014, affected vins have been identified, and service bulletins 14-040, safety recall: accord, civic, and others ? front passenger?s airbag inflator can be over-pressur
Electrical System:starter Assembly 2012-01-12 · SB-12-002 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: on some model vehicles, there is an alternator/starter tester (ast) module capable of testing alternators, installed on gr8 diagnostic battery station. *pe
Equipment:other:labels 2008-05-31 · 08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel 2008-05-09 · SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda: warranty extension-vehicle warranty mileage. class action lawsuit alleging that the odometers on certain 2002-2006 honda models were overstating mileage. federal court provided final approval of settlement on 12/29/07. no models listed. *pe
What owners report
2010-09-20 · Engine And Engine Cooling · 508 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2005 honda cmx 250c rebel. the contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an abnormal clatter followed by abnormal stalling. the contact later determined that the bottom intake valve fractured from the vehicle. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was not contacted. the vin was not available. the failure mileage …”
2006-04-21 · Power Train:clutch Assembly · 425 mi“in 2004 and early 2005 models the judder spring has been installed backwards from the factory. honda is aware of this problem however has not issued a recall. this caused my clutch to fail at 425 miles in my 2005 honda rebel. when this failure happened i was in a construction zone and nearly lost my life. *jb…”
2005-09-10 · Suspension:front“in reference to odi#10135765. i just bought a new 2005 honda gl1800a motorcycle. from the 1st mile the front end had a severe wobble. if you took you hand off the handlebars even for a second it became violent and could cause a crash. my dealer had to install different fork stem bearing (tapered vs ball bearing). this partially corrected the pr…”
2005-09-08 · Steering · 45 mi“front steering wobbles on my 2005 honda goldwing gl1800 with abs. the wobble has been present from the day i picked up the brand new bike from the dealer. the wobble is happening between 35 and 45 mph. the wobble can be felt but is not sever when holding onto the handle bars. if you relax your grip on the handle bars the handle bars will begin …”
2005-08-25 · Equipment“i purchased a new 2005 honda vtx1300r motorcycle and the speedometer and probably the odometer are off (over) by 10%. honda will not make good on any repair so that the speed/mileage reading is accurate. they say the 10% is within their tolerances for accuracy. i would like this ti be rectified.…”
2005-07-28 · Electrical System · 1 mi“i have a new honda motorcycle (cbr 1000rr) and the speedometer reads about ten mile per hour fast. the local honda dealer said it could not be fixed that all of the motorcycles are like that. got any suggestions. will honda in japan help? *nm…”
2005-05-03 · Power Train:clutch Assembly“2005 honda rebel experiencing problems with the clutch. *mr *sc *jb…”
2005-03-25 · Power Train:manual Transmission“consumer complained about transmission problem. when accelerating at times, it seems like the transmission comes out of gear. this causes the engine to make a loud noise while accelerating without making any further movement.*ak…”
2005-02-13 · Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System · 500 mi“i am experiencing a very serious problem with the engine / fuel injection (?) system on my new 2005 honda goldwing 1800. i have noticed a serious problem in the way the engine runs. there is a decrease in rpm?s when the engine attempts to maintain approximately 1500 rpm?s. after the engine slows to approximately 1000 rpm?s, the engine speeds up …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.