AI Damage2005 Honda Cmx250c: common problems
Owners of the 2005 Honda Cmx250c filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, most often about powertrain and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 9
What fails most often
- 1 Powertrain 33% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 11% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 11% of all complaints
- 4 Equipment 11% of all complaints
- 5 Fuel system 11% of all complaints
- 6 Steering 11% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 11% of all complaints
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (33% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Equipment: 1 complaints (11% of all).
- Fuel system: 1 complaints (11% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
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 was 508.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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?
2005 honda rebel experiencing problems with the clutch.
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.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 11,366 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 31% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Cmx250c has 9 complaints (6 years in the data). This year has 9, about average.
What to check before buying
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Fuel system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Honda Cmx250c?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: powertrain, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 9. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (11%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2005 Honda Cmx250c?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2005 Honda Cmx250c from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2005 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.