2004 Honda CMX250C: complaints, problems and recalls
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.
Examples from the source records
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10093149 · 2004-09-24 (September 24, 2004)
THE CLUTCH ON 2004 HONDA CMX250 REBEL MOTORCYCLES ARE GIVING OUT WITH LESS THAN 500 MILES ON THEM, CAUSING THE MOTORCYCLE TO NOT ACCELERATE WHEN USING THE THROTTLE. THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP IS CLAIMING THAT AMERICAN HONDA SAYS THERE IS NO DEFECT, LEAVING THE CONSUMER WITH THE COST OF REPLACEMENT.*AK
Owner-reported narrative. 279 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093149 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10093768 · 2004-10-07 (October 7, 2004)
CLUTCH PROBLEMS IN 2004 HONDA REBEL 250 MOTORCYCLES. IN MARCH 2004, I BOUGHT A BRAND NEW 2004 HONDA REBEL MOTORCYCLE. SINCE DAY ONE I HAD CLUTCH PROBLEMS INCLUDING DIFFICULTY OF CHANGING GEARS, ESPECIALLY FROM 1ST TO 2ND, AND DIFFICULTY FINDING NEURAL. THESE PROBLEMS ARE WORSENED WHEN THE ENGINE IS HOTTER AFTER A CONTINUOUS RIDING OF ABOUT 20-30 MINUTES. I AM A MEMBER OF AN ONLINE HONDA REBEL MOTORCYCLE FORUM, AND THIS PROBLEM HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED BY A NUMBER OF OTHER OWNERS AS WELL FROM THE FORUM. THIS CAN BE CONFIRMED BY FOLLOWING THIS…
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10093768 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10095910 · 2004-10-17 (October 17, 2004)
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT A 2004 HONDA REBEL 250CC MOTORCYCLE (CMX250C4). WITH JUST A LITTLE OVER 1000 MILES THE CLUTCH WENT. I HAVE OWNED MOTORCYCLES WITH THOUSANDS OF MILES ON THEM AND NEVER HAVE I HAD A CLUTCH GO. AFTER THE CLUTCH WENT BAD I DISCOVERED A WEB SITE THAT IS DEDICATED TO THE REBEL AND FOUND THE 2004 REBEL IS PRONE TO CLUTCHES GOING BAD. I TOOK THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE DEALER AND THEY SAID THEY WEREN'T AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH THE 2004 REBEL BUT THEY SAID THEY WOULD TALK TO THE HONDA REP AND SEE IF HONDA WOULD COVER THE REPAIR. THE B…
Owner-reported narrative. 1,085 miles reported. Look up ODI 10095910 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10102119 · 2004-12-03 (December 3, 2004)
2004 HONDA REBEL CMX250 - PURCHASED A NEW HONDA REBEL ON 10/27/04 AFTER APPROXIMATELY 250 MILES I NOTICED THAT THE CLUTCH SLIPPED WHEN TRYING TO ACCELERATE IN HIGHER GEARS. THE PROBLEM WORSENED AND WAS STARTED SLIPPING EVEN MORE. I TOOK IT IN TO THE LOCAL HONDA DEALER WITH APPROXIMATELY 320 MILES ON THE MOTORCYCLE AND THEY TRIED TO MAKE AN ADJUSTMENT BUT I WAS TOLD A SHORT WHILE LATER THAT A NEW CLUTCH WAS NEEDED. THEY TOLD ME IT WILL TAKE A WEEK TO GET THE PARTS TO REPAIR. I INQUIRED AS TO HOW LONG A CLUTCH USUALLY LAST AND THEY TOLD ME …
Owner-reported narrative. 320 miles reported. Look up ODI 10102119 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10104360 · 2004-12-22 (December 22, 2004)
THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY OF THE 2004 HONDA REBEL CMX250C MOTORCYCLES WERE DEFECTIVE FROM ASSEMBLY AT THE FACTORY. HONDA DEALERSHIPS HAVE A (SECRET) SERVICE BULLETIN TO REFER TO THAT DESCRIBES THE FOLLOWING: THE CLUTCH ASSEMBLY IS LIKELY TO FAIL UNDER 1000 MILES. DUE TO FAILING OF THIS COMPONENT, IT POSES A HAZARD WHILE TRAVELING DOWN AN INTERSTATE, SINCE THE MOTORCYCLES CEASES TO ACCELERATE AND BASICALLY IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE POWER (TORQUE) TO THE REAR WHEELS. I HAVE REPLACED THE FRICTION DISCS AND METAL DISCS ALONG WITH THE SPRINGS TO INCREASE …
Owner-reported narrative. 300 miles reported. Look up ODI 10104360 at NHTSA ↗
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 10110454 · 2005-02-13 (February 13, 2005)
BIKE HAS JUST OVER 1200 MILES ON IT AND THE CLUTCH HAS STARTED TO SLIP. ESP. ON THE HIGHWAY OR GOING UP HILLS, YOU CAN'T GET ENOUGH POWER TO THE DRIVE WHEEL TO SAFELY GO WITH TRAFFIC. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 1,267 miles reported. Look up ODI 10110454 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10110764 · 2005-02-18 (February 18, 2005)
I PURCHASED A NEW 2004 HONDA REBEL IN MARCH OF 2004. I CURRENTLY HAVE 1700 MILES ON THE BIKE. EVER SINCE THE FIRST 700 MILES OR SO, I HAVE NOTICED SOME ISSUES WITH THE CLUTCH. THE PROBLEMS I HAVE ARE, HARD TO FIND NEUTRAL, MISS SHIFTS BETWEEN 1ST AND 2ND AND 2ND TO 3RD, CLUTCH SLIPPAGE AT SPEEDS OF 45MPH ON AND OFF, AND HAVING THE BIKE TRY TO MOVE FORWARD WHILE IN 1ST WITH THE CLUTCH LEVER PULLED IN. I HAD THE DEALER LOOK AT IT, AND THEY ADJUSTED THE CLUTCH CABLE. THEY WERE NOT AWARE OF ANY ISSUES WITH THE 2004 BIKES HAVING TO DO WITH THE CLUTC…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10110764 at NHTSA ↗
Recall history
0 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
No recall campaigns are recorded in this snapshot.