2004 Honda CMX250C problems & reliability
33 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda CMX250C. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Power Train → | 31 | 94% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 3% |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 3% |
| Fuel System, Other | 1 | 3% |
| Unknown OR Other | 1 | 3% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Among the 22 complaints that included a usable odometer reading, the median reported incident mileage was 2,650 miles (middle 50% between 1,142 and 5,482 miles).
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“With less than 1000 miles on my 2004 honda rebel motorcycle the clutch went out while going between 45 and 55 mph on an open road. The motorcycle was running great when all of a sudden it started losing speed. There was no warning when the clutch went out.”
Unknown OR Other · filed Jul 3, 2015
“2004 honda rebel motorcycle. Bought new in 2003 it is a 2004 model. It has 1400 miles on it and the clutch is slipping severely. I think honda should be held accountable for the replacement of these defective parts.the clutch assembly has to be replaced. *tr”
Power Train · filed Jun 28, 2009
“Bike will not shift properly, upshifting isn't the problem as much as trying to get the bike into neutral or first gear is near impossible. Makes road driving impossible. Bought the bike used from a dealer, hasn't worked properly from day one. Replaced clutch at 5,000 miles, thinking this was the problem just to find…”
Power Train · filed Jun 10, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
4 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Honda CMX250C.
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.
DLR MSG - Honda · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Aug 6, 2014
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…
DLR MSG - Stop S · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 23, 2014
Load carrying capacity reduced label for all honda vehicles. *pe
08-040 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 31, 2008
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…
SB-06-085 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 9, 2008
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
No NHTSA recall campaigns name the 2004 Honda CMX250C in our current data. Recalls may apply only to certain VIN ranges — always confirm with a VIN check.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2004 Honda CMX250C?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Among complaints with usable mileage, the median reported incident mileage was 2,650 miles. This does not predict when a particular vehicle will develop a problem.