2017 HONDA CMX500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
3
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2017 HONDA CMX500
The 2017 HONDA CMX500 has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 3 technical service bulletins have been issued by Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Electrical System (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2017 HONDA CMX500
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2017 HONDA CMX500. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2017 HONDA CMX500
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2017 HONDA CMX500. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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 I'VE ALREADY ENCOUNTERED SITUATIONS WHERE I NEEDED TO WARN OFF A VEHICLE FROM ENCROACHING IN MY LANE, AND MY THUMB IMMEDIATELY REACHES FOR THE LOWER BUTTON BUT INSTEAD OF THE HORN SOUND, I'M JUST HITTING THE TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INSTEAD. I REACHED OUT TO HONDA SEVERAL MONTHS AGO AND HAVE NEVER RECEIVED A RESPONSE. ON THE ASSOCIATED HONDA REBEL FORUM MANY PEOPLE COMPLAIN ABOUT THIS AS WELL, AND I KNOW SEVERAL PEOPLE HAVE EVEN TRADED THEIR BIKES IN BECAUSE OF THIS SIMPLE ISSUE. TO ME THIS WOULD BE THE EQUIVALENT OF MOVING THE HORN IN AN AUTOMOBILE FROM THE CENTER OF THE STEERING WHEEL TO SOME SMALL SWITCH NEAR THE RADIO. NOBODY COULD REACH THAT IN AN EMERGENCY. THIS HAS BEEN AN ONGOING CONCERN OF MINE ALL SUMMER THE MORE FREQUENTLY I RIDE MY BIKE. I'VE THOUGHT OF REPLACING THE SWITCH WITH AN OLDER MODEL IN THE CORRECT POSITION BUT WANT TO REACH OUT TO AS MANY AGENCIES AS POSSIBLE FIRST AS I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A PROBLEM FOR HONDA TO ADDRESS. CAN SOMETHING BE DONE TO CORRECT THIS FAULT? THANKS FOR YOUR TIME.
THE ORIENTATION OF THE HORN BUTTON AND TURN SIGNAL IS DIFFERENT THAN ANY OTHER MOTORCYCLE AND IS DANGEROUS TO THE OPERATOR WHEN TRYING TO USE THE TURN SIGNAL OR THE HORN.....WHEN NEGOTIATING A CORNER.....
Safety Rating for the 2017 HONDA CMX500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2017 HONDA CMX500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2017 HONDA CMX500
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) has issued 3 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2017 HONDA CMX500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
ONLKJ307302019 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Followup Notice - In May 2018, we notified you of an Emission Recall involving the EVAP canister charge hose on your 2017 or 2018 CMX300/A or CMX500/A - Rebel motorcycle. At the time, we advised owner's of the following: Honda has determined that a defect related to emissions regulations exists...
EMISSION RECALL- — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Service bulletin - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on model year 2017 through 2018 CMX300 (AC type*) and CMX500 (AC type*) motorcycles to replace a defective Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose. The fuel vapor permeation of the Canister Charge Hose exceeds the EPA emission regulation.
MCMNF05142018901 — EQUIPMENT
Dealer message - Honda is launching an EMISSION RECALL on model year 2017 through 2018 CMX300/A (AC type*) and CMX500/A (AC type*) motorcycles to replace the Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose. The fuel vapor permeation of the Evaporative Emission Canister Charge Hose exceeds the EPA emission regulation
NHTSA Investigations for the 2017 HONDA CMX500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HONDA CMX500
- 2017 HONDA CMX500 (current)
- 2018 HONDA CMX500 — 0 complaints
- 2020 HONDA CMX500 — 0 complaints
- 2021 HONDA CMX500 — 2 complaints
- 2022 HONDA CMX500 — 1 complaint
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