Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2023 Honda MONKEY125 peaked in 2024, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2023 Honda MONKEY125
Motorcycle, gasoline, built in Thailand. Owner complaints on file from Jul 31, 2024 to Sep 3, 2024.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints22.0 times the median 2023 motorcycle
Severity index0.02023 motorcycles average 7.9
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2023 Honda MONKEY125 name engine and cooling
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2023 Honda MONKEY125
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2023 Honda MONKEY125
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 3, 2024Failure Sep 2, 20245,000 milesTrumbull, CTEngine
The contact owns a 2023 Honda Monkey 125 Motorcycle. The contact stated while riding at approximately 45 MPH, the contact heard a grinding sound coming from the engine. The contact rode the motorcycle back to the residence. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had not taken the motorcycle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The motorcycle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
NHTSA complaint 11612204 - Filed Jul 31, 2024Failure Jul 28, 2024Mckinney, TXPower train
The 5 speed transmissions have a very well known defect among the community of owners. A general post from the thousands that have this same issue. I finally took my 22 in to the dealership to fix the transmission noise (warranty expires next month). They sent my video in to Honda, tore the transmission down and ended *Update 3 6/27/2024* I received the call from the dealer today saying the bike was ready to go! They say they replaced a gear that was faulty. The paperwork shows 23441-K26-G00 :GEAR (32T) among several other gaskets and a washer and bushing. I will update once I’ve had a chance to go for a longer ride. *Update 2 6/24/2024* I’ve been without the Monkey since 6/5 and I’m jonesing. I spoke with the dealership today, they are awaiting parts from Honda. What parts? The person didn’t know. What they found? The person didn’t know. When do they expect the parts? “We’re at the mercy of Honda Motorcycles & ATVs” I’m attempting to wait patiently, and yes I intend to get the answers to these questions when we finish up the repair. 😁 *Update 1 6/11/2024* Test drive completed over the weekend. Tech didn’t hear anything. They called and accepted my offer to share links via email to a couple YouTube videos that showed and captured the noise. I received a call today, they’d spoken with Honda and got the OK to open her up, warranty work pending, the call was just to get my verbal ok. 🤞 Original Post 6/5/2024: I took the Monkey to the dealership to have them assess the infamous transmission noise. This is the first bike I’ve owned, heard the noise fairly early on but really wasn’t sure what it was or if it was something wrong. Thank you to this group for the collective feedback from those that had the same situation. The dealer is towing the company line thus far although they did say they had heard of the issue. I’m hopeful they just make it right. 2023 banana yellow with around 1500ish miles on it. I welcome any talking points for those who’ve gone before me.
NHTSA complaint 11605707
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
No manufacturer communications on file
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.