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1991-2008 · 5 model years

Honda CB250 Problems by year

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the Honda CB250 across 5 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2003 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the transmission & drivetrain.

Most complaints for its age20031 complaint · 0 recallsSee the 2003
Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
0

CB250 complaints by model year

Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.

YearComplaintsRecallsCrashesFiresTop problemGrade
20081000-C
20041000Transmission & drivetrainC
20031001-F
20011000Transmission & drivetrainC
19911000-C

Most common CB250 problems

Latest CB250 complaints

2003 Honda CB250Other & unknownFire

The vehicle had been park for about 2 minutes when the engine compartment started on fire. Before the fire department put it out the fire the car was totaled. The fire department could not tell what started the fire.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 11042133
2008 Honda CB250Other & unknown

The auto locks lock and unlock randomly constantly, no matter the speed. Now, the doors will not lock at all, even when I use the key fob to "lock" it. Unbeknownst to me, I haven't been locking my car for months, and it has been "broken" into at least once.

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 10865517
2004 Honda CB250Transmission & drivetrain

The clutch in my 2004 honda rebel 250 keeps slipping after I changed the oil. I've heard other people are having problems with the clutch as well. I just barely purchased the bike. It only has 102 miles on it. *Tr

Filed Incident Power trainNHTSA 10235394
1991 Honda CB250Other & unknown

Was checking chain on motocycle and went to tool box. Latch on seat area failed to remain locked. Latch was broken and caused chain to loosen / tool kit came off.*Ak

Filed Incident Unknown or otherNHTSA 896132

Questions about the Honda CB250

Which Honda CB250 years have the most problems?

By the number of complaints owners filed with NHTSA: 1991 (1), 2001 (1), 2003 (1). Allowing for how long each has been on the road, the 2003 stands out most. Complaint counts also rise with sales, so compare years of the same model rather than different models.

What are the most common Honda CB250 problems?

Across every model year, owners report problems with the transmission & drivetrain (2) most often.

How many recalls does the Honda CB250 have?

NHTSA lists no recalls for any Honda CB250 model year on file.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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