Honda CRF1000A Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 16, 2025 · 17 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 17 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda CRF1000A, across 2 model years (2017–2018). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (13). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2018, with 13 complaints
2017: 4201742018: 13201813

n = 17 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda CRF1000A years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No CRF1000A model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 CRF1000A: 13 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2017 CRF1000A: 4 complaints, 0 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Honda CRF1000A problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System1310
Tires210
Back Over Prevention111
Power Train110
Service Brakes111

All Honda CRF1000A model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 CRF1000A130—Fuel/propulsion System
2017 CRF1000A40—Tires

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda CRF1000A years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (13), 2017 (4). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Honda CRF1000A?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 13 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Honda CRF1000A have?

0 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.