There are no safety recalls for the 2005 Honda CRF450X, but owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
2005 Honda CRF450X problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Power Train | 3 | |
Most reported parts
- Power Train › Manual Transmission › Lubricant — 2
- Power Train › Manual Transmission — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 400 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2005 Honda CRF450X complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Power Train · at 2,200 miles · reported Sep 7, 2006
I mainly use my bike on the off-road setting, but occasionally road it down the highway. It so happen that on the evening of the 27th of august I was traveling down the highway for about six miles when my motorcycles started to make a clicking noise somewhere in the engine area. I slowed from 65 MPH to about 55 MPH when all of a sudden my rear wheel locked skidding my bike out of control. Luckily I brought the bike to a stop in the middle of the highway with no injury to myself or anyone else. I tried to shift my transmission through the gears, but was only able to get to shift to third. I…
Power Train · at 400 miles · reported Apr 13, 2006
My '05 honda crf450x is a green sticker motorcycle which in california is street licensable with additions to meet the lighting statues and DOT legal tires. My bike was inspected by dmv and issued a street license. The owner's manual recommends that you should put .69 of a us quart in the transmission side of the bike. With 20 hours of operation, and three changes of both the motor oil and the transmission oil, my bike suffered a major transmission lockup at 55 MPH, causing me to go into on-coming traffic in a right hand turn, as even pulling the clutch lever would not let the rear wheel free…
Power Train · at 200 miles · reported Jan 13, 2006
On dec 17th I receive the license plate for my motorcycle honda crf450x in order to complete the dual sport kit and be road legal. On this same day I had changed both the transmission oil and engine oil according to the honda manual. This was the 2nd change in 175 miles since it was new. I still have the oil jugs left with some in them. The bike was loaded into our trailer for the 1200 mile trip to southern california (Glamis) to ride dual sports and sand dunes for 8 days. December 22nd we left and arrived in glamis on december 24th. Dec 26th myself and 5 others put our riding gear on for a…
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Frequently asked questions
Does the 2005 Honda CRF450X have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2005 Honda CRF450X as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Honda CRF450X?
Owners report power train problems most often (3 reports). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 400 miles.
Are Honda recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Honda dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.