Honda NSS250 problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
4 owner complaints analyzed
1 distinct recall campaigns
7,623 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2001 to 2006 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
Parking Brake is the most frequently named component, appearing in 1 of 4 complaints (25.0%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 1 | 25.0% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 25.0% |
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 |
|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 1 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 1 |
| Visibility:Windshield | 1 |
Parking Brake: 1; Power Train: 1; Power Train:Automatic Transmission: 1; Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior: 1; Visibility:Windshield: 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 | 2 |
| 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: 2; 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 (2). 2 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 |
|---|---|
| 2002 | 1 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2007 | 1 |
| 2008 | 1 |
2002: 1; 2006: 1; 2007: 1; 2008: 1
Pattern summary
Parking Brake leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 1 complaint narratives. Braking behavior 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.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10220613 · 2008-03-05 (March 5, 2008)
2001 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WARRANTY WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED SINCE HIS VEHICLE WAS OVER BY 2,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER TOLD HIM THEY WOULD DO PARTIAL COVERAGE IF HE PAID $1,600.00 OUT OF POCKET. *KB
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 10220613 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10161677 · 2006-07-06 (July 6, 2006)
THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ANCHOR/PIVOT SCREW WORKS LOOSE (OUR SCOOTER HAS ONLY 30 MILES RIDDEN) - AND THERE IS NO LOCK TO PREVENT LOSS OF THE SCREW. IF THE SCREW IS LOST, THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COMES OFF THE OPERATING ARM - DISABLING THE PARKING BRAKE. *NM
Owner-reported narrative. 26 miles reported. Look up ODI 10161677 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 |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 0 |
| 2003 | 0 |
| 2005 | 0 |
| 2006 | 1 |
2001: 0; 2003: 0; 2005: 0; 2006: 1
Year-by-year records
Vehicle analysis explorer
Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.
Data completeness
4 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 | 2001 | 2003 | 2005 | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10161677 · 26 miTHE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ANCHOR/PIVOT SCREW WORKS LOOSE (OUR SCOOTER HAS ONLY 30 MILES RIDDEN) - AND THERE IS NO LOCK TO PREVENT LOSS OF THE SCREW. IF THE SCREW IS LOST, THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COMES OFF THE OPERATING ARM - DISABLING THE PARKING BRAKE. *NM | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 1100.0%ODI 10206879 · 15,219 miIN-USE FAILURE OF RUBBER DRIVER BELT IN A 2003 HONDA REFLEX SCOOTER - INTERRUPTION OF POWER CAUSED UNCONTROLLED SLOWING IN TRAFFIC ON A LOS ANGELES-AREA FREEWAY. RIDER WAS MANEUVERING OUT OF TRAFFIC WHEN STRUCK BY AN OVER-TAKING VEHICLE. MASSIVE INJURY TO RIDER'S RIGHT LEG NECESSITATED AMPUTATION OF THE LIMB. *TR | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 150.0%ODI 102206132001 HONDA ODYSSEY TRANSMISSION FAILURE. CONSUMER STATES THAT WARRANTY WAS NOT ACKNOWLEDGED SINCE HIS VEHICLE WAS OVER BY 2,000 MILES. MANUFACTURER TOLD HIM THEY WOULD DO PARTIAL COVERAGE IF HE PAID $1,600.00 OUT OF POCKET. *KB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 150.0%ODI 564873CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO SMALL, IT IS LOCATED WHERE IT DIRECTS DIRT, BUGS, STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS AT THE FACE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CONSUMER PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET SHIELD 6 INCHES HIGHER, ALSO THE MIRROR BRACKETS ON THE SCOOTER WERE IN SO NARROW THAT WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED IN THE MIRROR ALL HE COULD SEE WAS HIS SHOULDERS, CONSUMER MADE THE BRACKETS 4 1/2 INCHES WIDER.*JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo examples available for this selection. |
| Visibility:Windshield | 150.0%ODI 564873CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO SMALL, IT IS LOCATED WHERE IT DIRECTS DIRT, BUGS, STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS AT THE FACE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CONSUMER PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET SHIELD 6 INCHES HIGHER, ALSO THE MIRROR BRACKETS ON THE SCOOTER WERE IN SO NARROW THAT WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED IN THE MIRROR ALL HE COULD SEE WAS HIS SHOULDERS, CONSUMER MADE THE BRACKETS 4 1/2 INCHES WIDER.*JB | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 00.0%No examples available for this selection. | 0UnavailableNo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | Too few reports for a range | 26 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10161677 · 26 miTHE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE ANCHOR/PIVOT SCREW WORKS LOOSE (OUR SCOOTER HAS ONLY 30 MILES RIDDEN) - AND THERE IS NO LOCK TO PREVENT LOSS OF THE SCREW. IF THE SCREW IS LOST, THE PARKING BRAKE HANDLE COMES OFF THE OPERATING ARM - DISABLING THE PARKING BRAKE. *NM |
| Power Train | Too few reports for a range | 15,219 mi | 1 (sparse) | ODI 10206879 · 15,219 miIN-USE FAILURE OF RUBBER DRIVER BELT IN A 2003 HONDA REFLEX SCOOTER - INTERRUPTION OF POWER CAUSED UNCONTROLLED SLOWING IN TRAFFIC ON A LOS ANGELES-AREA FREEWAY. RIDER WAS MANEUVERING OUT OF TRAFFIC WHEN STRUCK BY AN OVER-TAKING VEHICLE. MASSIVE INJURY TO RIDER'S RIGHT LEG NECESSITATED AMPUTATION OF THE LIMB. *TR |
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.
2005: 1 complaints · 2006: 0 complaints
| Model year | Through age 0 | Through age 1 | Through age 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Date coverage across each selected cohort
| Year | Incident dates used | Filing date fallbacks | Excluded dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | 0 | 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 | Parking Brake | Power Train | Power Train:Automatic Transmission | Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | Visibility:Windshield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parking Brake | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train:Automatic Transmission | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 |
| Visibility:Rearview Mirrors/Devices:Exterior | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1ODI 564873CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO SMALL, IT IS LOCATED WHERE IT DIRECTS DIRT, BUGS, STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS AT THE FACE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CONSUMER PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET SHIELD 6 INCHES HIGHER, ALSO THE MIRROR BRACKETS ON THE SCOOTER WERE IN SO NARROW THAT WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED IN THE MIRROR ALL HE COULD SEE WAS HIS SHOULDERS, CONSUMER MADE THE BRACKETS 4 1/2 INCHES WIDER.*JB |
| Visibility:Windshield | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1ODI 564873CONSUMER STATED THE WINDSHIELD IS TOO SMALL, IT IS LOCATED WHERE IT DIRECTS DIRT, BUGS, STONES AND OTHER DEBRIS AT THE FACE OF THE MOTORCYCLE, CONSUMER PURCHASED AN AFTERMARKET SHIELD 6 INCHES HIGHER, ALSO THE MIRROR BRACKETS ON THE SCOOTER WERE IN SO NARROW THAT WHEN CONSUMER LOOKED IN THE MIRROR ALL HE COULD SEE WAS HIS SHOULDERS, CONSUMER MADE THE BRACKETS 4 1/2 INCHES WIDER.*JB | — |
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.