AI Damage2014 Honda Crf250l: common problems
Owners of the 2014 Honda Crf250l filed 4 complaints with NHTSA, most often about engine and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 4
What fails most often
- 1 Engine 75% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 25% of all complaints
- Engine: 3 complaints (75% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (25% of all).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 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 engine do not start and stall while riding. (starter magnetic switch failure)
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.
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.
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.
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 15,524 of 36,659 model years in the NHTSA data (top 42% most complained about).
On average one model year of the Crf250l has 2 complaints (3 years in the data). This year has 4, above average.
What to check before buying
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2014 Honda Crf250l?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: engine, electrical system. Total complaints: 4. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (75%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2014 Honda Crf250l?
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 2014 Honda Crf250l 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 2014 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 2026-11-06.