2004 Honda CMX250C problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
33 owner complaints analyzed
0 distinct recall campaigns
1,473 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 model year. Data snapshot: . 28 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Most common problems
Power Train:Clutch Assembly is the most frequently named component, appearing in 22 of 33 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 6 | 18.2% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 3.0% |
| Electrical and battery issues | 1 | 3.0% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 22 |
| Power Train | 5 |
| Power Train:Manual Transmission | 3 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal | 1 |
| Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Bell Housing | 1 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle) | 1 |
Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 22; Power Train: 5; Power Train:Manual Transmission: 3; Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine: 1; Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal: 1; Fuel System, Other:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Bell Housing: 1; Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle): 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 28 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 0 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 0 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 0 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 0 |
| 150,000 and above | 0 |
Under 25,000: 28; 25,000 to 49,999: 0; 50,000 to 74,999: 0; 75,000 to 99,999: 0; 100,000 to 149,999: 0; 150,000 and above: 0
Under 25,000 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (28). 5 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 5 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 2 |
| 2007 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5 |
| 2015 | 1 |
2004: 5; 2005: 16; 2006: 2; 2007: 2; 2008: 2; 2009: 5; 2015: 1
Pattern summary
Power Train:Clutch Assembly leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 6 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10109914 · 2005-02-05 (February 5, 2005)
CLUTCH DOES NOT WORK PROPERLY. THE MOTORCYCLE WILL NOT GO INTO NEUTRAL VERY EASILY, NEVER ON THE FIRST TRY, BIKE STALLS OUT AND SHIFTING IS DIFFICULT. NEVER HAS SHIFTED EASILY. MAKES SAFELY DRIVING DIFFICULT WHEN STRUGGLING TO SHIFT. I PLAN TO TAKE TO DEALER AND HAVE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY CHECKED. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10109914 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10111987 · 2005-02-22 (February 22, 2005)
CLUTCH PREMATURE WEAR PROBLEM WITH HONDA REBEL 2004 MOTORCYCLE!.HAVE A 2004 REBEL WITH 1600 MILES. I DID THE OIL CHANGE AT 600 MILES AND RUNNING ONCE OR TWICE IN THE WHOLE WINTER, AROUND 10 MILES OR LESS TO RECHARGE THE BATTERY. *AK TODAY, I TOOK MY REBEL OUT FOR A RIDE SINCE IT'S 70 DEGREE PLUS, BUT I NOTICE THE PROBLEM RIGHT AWAY. WHEN I SHIFT INTO 1ST GEAR, TAKE MY HAND OFF THE CLUTCH WITHOUT TURN UP THE THROTTLE, THE REBEL STILL RUNNING. SOMETHING ISN'T RIGHT, BEFORE WHEN I SHIFTED INTO FIRST GEAR, DID NOT CRANK UP THE THROTTLE AND RELEA…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10111987 at NHTSA ↗