Honda CHF50 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
3 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
15,636 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2004 to 2008 model years. Data updated: . 2 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.
This selection has limited data. It remains available for lookup but is excluded from search indexing.
Most common problems
Service Brakes, Hydraulic is the most frequently named component, appearing in 2 of 3 complaints (66.7%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Braking behavior | 2 | 66.7% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 1 |
| Steering | 1 |
Service Brakes, Hydraulic: 2; Power Train:Clutch Assembly: 1; Steering: 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 | 1 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 1 |
| 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: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 1; 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 (1). 1 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 |
|---|---|
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2016 | 1 |
2006: 1; 2011: 1; 2016: 1
Pattern summary
Service Brakes, Hydraulic leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 2 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 10149019 · 2006-01-30 (January 30, 2006)
DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RAIN AT 12 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN OVER THE HANDLEBARS AND STRUCK BY THE AIRBORNE VEHICLE, THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE, IN LIGHT RAIN, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE SCOOTER TURNED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE AND DRAGGED THE CONSUMER TO THE PAVEMENT. UPDATED 03/14/06. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 100 miles reported. Look up ODI 10149019 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10432646 · 2011-10-24 (October 24, 2011)
08/23//2007 SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 10/03/2008 AT 3662 MILES FRONT BRAKES NOISY 2MM REMAINING - FRONT JOB PERFORMED COMPLETE 03/20/2009 REAR BRAKE SERVICE 07/19/2010 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/19/2010 PIVOT BOLT BREAKS RECALL - REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/20/2011 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10432646 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 |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 |
2004: 0; 2006: 1; 2007: 0; 2008: 0
Year-by-year records
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
3 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.
Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.
Problems by model year
Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.
| Component | 2004 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1100.0%ODI 10149019 · 100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RAIN AT 12 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN OVER THE HANDLEBARS AND STRUCK BY THE AIRBORNE VEHICLE, THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE, IN LIGHT RAIN, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE SCOOTER TURNED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE AND DRAGGED THE CONSUMER TO THE PAVEMENT. UPDATED 03/14/06. *JB | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 1043264608/23//2007 SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 10/03/2008 AT 3662 MILES FRONT BRAKES NOISY 2MM REMAINING - FRONT JOB PERFORMED COMPLETE 03/20/2009 REAR BRAKE SERVICE 07/19/2010 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/19/2010 PIVOT BOLT BREAKS RECALL - REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/20/2011 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10851116 · 31,172 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CHF50 METROPOLITAN MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING 5 MPH, THE CLUTCH SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LIFTED IN THE AIR AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S ELBOW. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ELBOW INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,172. |
| Steering | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 1043264608/23//2007 SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 10/03/2008 AT 3662 MILES FRONT BRAKES NOISY 2MM REMAINING - FRONT JOB PERFORMED COMPLETE 03/20/2009 REAR BRAKE SERVICE 07/19/2010 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/19/2010 PIVOT BOLT BREAKS RECALL - REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/20/2011 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. |
Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.
Failure mileage by component
Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.
| Component | Mileage range (25th–75th percentile) | Median | Usable records | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Too few reports for a range | 100 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10149019 · 100 miDT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE TRAVELING IN THE RAIN AT 12 MPH THE BRAKES LOCKED CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. THE CONTACT WAS THROWN OVER THE HANDLEBARS AND STRUCK BY THE AIRBORNE VEHICLE, THE POLICE TOOK A REPORT AT THE SCENE. THE VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN INSPECTED BY A LOCAL SERVICE DEALER. THE CONSUMER STATED WHEN HE ATTEMPTED TO APPLY THE BRAKES ON THE MOTORCYCLE, IN LIGHT RAIN, THE BRAKES LOCKED AND THE SCOOTER TURNED ONTO THE LEFT SIDE AND DRAGGED THE CONSUMER TO THE PAVEMENT. UPDATED 03/14/06. *JB |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | Too few reports for a range | 31,172 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10851116 · 31,172 miTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 HONDA CHF50 METROPOLITAN MOTORCYCLE. WHILE RIDING 5 MPH, THE CLUTCH SEIZED. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE LIFTED IN THE AIR AND STRUCK THE CONTACT'S ELBOW. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED ELBOW INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,172. |
Complaint and recall timeline
Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.
Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.
Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples
| Month | Complaints | Campaigns announced | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2024-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-10 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-11 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2025-12 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-01 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-02 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-03 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-04 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-05 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-06 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-07 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-08 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-09 | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
| 2026-10 (partial) | 0 | None | No examples available for this selection. |
Emerging complaint spikes
Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.
This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.
No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.
Equal-age model-year comparison
Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.
2007: 0 complaints · 2008: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.
Components reported together
Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Power Train:Clutch Assembly | Steering |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | — | 0 | 1ODI 1043264608/23//2007 SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 10/03/2008 AT 3662 MILES FRONT BRAKES NOISY 2MM REMAINING - FRONT JOB PERFORMED COMPLETE 03/20/2009 REAR BRAKE SERVICE 07/19/2010 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/19/2010 PIVOT BOLT BREAKS RECALL - REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/20/2011 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN. *TR |
| Power Train:Clutch Assembly | 0 | — | 0 |
| Steering | 1ODI 1043264608/23//2007 SQUEAK NOISE ON BRAKES AT LOW SPEED, BRAKES REPLACED AND RESURFACED ROTORS 10/03/2008 AT 3662 MILES FRONT BRAKES NOISY 2MM REMAINING - FRONT JOB PERFORMED COMPLETE 03/20/2009 REAR BRAKE SERVICE 07/19/2010 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE HAD TO BE REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/19/2010 PIVOT BOLT BREAKS RECALL - REPLACED AT 42577 MILES 07/20/2011 CLICKING SOUND ON WHEELS AXLE NEEDS TO BE CHECKED AGAIN. *TR | 0 | — |
Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.
Recurring narrative patterns
Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.
0 patterns with matching reports.
No narratives match the published patterns.