Honda CMX500 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
5 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
1,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2017 to 2025 model years. Data snapshot: . 3 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Electrical System is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 5 complaints (40.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 40.0% |
| Engine operation | 1 | 20.0% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 20.0% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 20.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 |
| Engine | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 1 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 |
Electrical System: 2; Engine: 1; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Service Brakes: 1; Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 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 | 3 |
| 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: 3; 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 (3). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
2018: 2; 2022: 2; 2024: 1
Pattern summary
Electrical System leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior 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 11475053 · 2022-07-21 (July 21, 2022)
Rear brake failure, motorcycle taken to Honda motorcycle dealership, they spent 10 hours working on the issue but could not resolve it. Got them to replace the rear caliper, brakes are now working. Honda USA refused to honor this as a warranty claim as the rear tire had been replaced when the issue was noticed. The tire was replaced by a non Honda dealership due to them being the only dealer in the area with that size tire. 7
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11475053 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11601484 · 2024-07-12 (July 12, 2024)
The contact owns a 2023 Honda CMX500 Motorcycle. The contact stated that while riding at an undisclosed speed, the rear brake pedal was depressed, but the rear brakes failed to engage to stop the motorcycle. The contact regained control of the motorcycle and rode to the dealer; however, the cause of the failure could not be determined. The dealer replaced the ABS and calipers, but the failure recurred. The motorcycle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximatel…
Owner-reported narrative. 400 miles reported. Look up ODI 11601484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11464444 · 2022-05-13 (May 13, 2022)
My 2021 Rebel CMX500A started stalling while I try to maintain a steady speed at around 1.2k miles. Despite me holding the throttle steady the bike erratically speeds and slows when I reach 2nd gear before eventually stalling out. All electronics keep working and no warning lights on the dashboard came on until the engine would stall at which point the oil light comes on because the engine is no longer running. Once the bike stalls out it will sputter but not turn over if I try to turn it on. I can only turn it on by revving but then it will ke…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11464444 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11151380 · 2018-11-14 (November 14, 2018)
THE HORN BUTTON IS IN A NON-STANDARD PLACE. EVERY BIKE I'VE RIDDEN FOR THE LAST 25 YEARS THE HORN BUTTON IS BOTTOM LEFT CONTROL, WHILE THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH IS ABOVE IT (MIDDLE POSITION). EVEN IN TRAINING CLASSES (MSF FOR SURE) THEY TEACH YOU WHERE EACH CONTROL IS LOCATED, AND THEY ARE STANDARDS FOR ALL BIKES SO YOU CAN ALWAYS KNOW WHERE TO REACH THEM WITHOUT LOOKING, AND KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE ROAD. ON MY '17 HONDA REBEL, THEY HAVE DECIDED TO SWITCH CONTROL POSITIONS FOR NO APPARENT REASON. I FEEL THIS REPRESENTS A TREMENDOUS SAFETY HAZARD, AS…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11151380 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 |
| 2018 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 2 |
| 2022 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 2 |
2017: 1; 2018: 1; 2019: 1; 2020: 2; 2021: 2; 2022: 1; 2023: 2; 2024: 1; 2025: 2