2014 Honda Crf250l problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Engine (3) · Electrical System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-07-08 · campaign 15V439000 · 47,168 vehicles
Defect: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 ST1300PA, 2014-2015 CB500, CBR500, CRF250L, CBR650, CTX700, NSS300, VT750, VT1300, 2015 CB300F, CBR300, CBR600, and 2014-2016 NC700 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, sealant may have been incorrectly applied to the starter relay switch, and as a result, the electrical system may have a loss of power.
Risk: A loss of electrical power may cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will replace any affected starter relay switch, free of charge. The recall began on August 31, 2015. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is JS9 and JT0.
Service bulletins (7)
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.
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-12-21 · Service Bulletin · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentially
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-09-02 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentiall
Electrical System 2015-08-21 · SERVICE BULLETIN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
"service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance at the main fuse, potentiall
Electrical System:starter Assembly:relay 2015-07-16 · SERVICE BULLEITN · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
service bulletin - honda motor co., ltd is conducting a safety recall of motorcycles and scooters listed in the affected units section of this bulletin. honda has determined that a defect within certain starter relay switch assemblies can cause an increase in resistance across the main fuse, potenti
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2014-11-21 · MC - The Wrench · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
technician newsletter - some dealers have experienced problems with the motorcycle not starting due to lack of fuel pressure. this is typically a result of a temporarily on-road stuck fuel pump.
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility 2014-09-01 · MRT260-4E · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
honda motorcycle: information, from newsletter regarding certain, stop button at set up, parts catalog and special tools and transmission oil for motorcycle. model 2015 crf, cbr300r. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 7 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-08-25 · Electrical System · 300 mi“the engine do not start and stall while riding. (starter magnetic switch failure) …”
2016-12-12 · Engine · 4 mi“2014 honda crf250l with 3512 miles. four mile from home on freeway 405 south as i was riding about 55 mph and suddenly without any warning the engine shut off causing the bike to stalled on a busy freeway and almost got ran over by fast coming traffic. unable to bump start in gears i have to coast the bike to a narrow emergency lane. try to restart…”
2015-06-05 · Engine · 600 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda crf250l. while driving at approximately 20 mph, the motorcycle stalled without warning. the motorcycle was able to restart; however, the failure recurred on several occasions. the motorcycle was taken to the dealer but the failure was unable to be determined. the motorcycle was not repaired. the manufacturer was ma…”
2015-01-06 · Engine · 50 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 honda crf250l. the contact stated that while driving 35 mph, the motorcycle made an abnormal noise. the motorcycle was diagnosed with a faulty cam chain tensioner. the motorcycle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage was 50. the vin was not available. updated 02/24/15*lj …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.