2018 Honda CRF1000A Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Nov 18, 2020 · 13 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CRF1000A years
Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda CRF1000A. That is the most of any CRF1000A model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (13 complaints, 100%), typically at around 4,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2018 Honda CRF1000A problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System13 · ~4,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System13100%4,000——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 11 complaints
2019: 2201922020: 11202011

n = 13 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Honda CRF1000A recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Honda CRF1000A.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

Motorcycle loses power intermittently while on the highway, sputters and stalls. Dealership states there are no issues and that there is no fuel contamination within the fuel tank. The motorcycle cannot be trusted during passing maneuvers as intermittently it will sputter and stall or not have…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Nov 18, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11375288

Motorcycle engine died while riding on a major highway. Bike slowed down quickly and i had to move over to the shoulder quickly. After a few minutes i could start the bike again but this happened several times on my way home. I found that the fuel pump in tank is starving, resulting in stalling of…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Oct 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11372270

The engine on the motorcycle will start cutting out at highway speeds. The engine is starved of fuel even with a full tank. At first it seemed as though i purchased bad gas, but after multiple events it appears to be a fuel pump issue.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 7, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11343862

THIS IS THE KNOWN, DIRTY FUEL TANK WELD SEAMS ISSUE THAT ONLY AFFECTS THE LARGER, ADVENTURE SPORTS MODELS. THE MATERIAL ON THE SEAMS FLAKES OFF AND CLOGS THE FUEL FILTER AND FUEL PUMP. IT IS A FERROUS, WHITE DUST. THE FACE BOOK GROUPS DEVOTED TO THIS MODEL ARE FULL OF PHOTOS AND DESCRIPTIONS FROM…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 24, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11341335

2018 honda africa twin adventure sports. At 1,750 miles on the motorcycle, i discovered a considerable amount of white sediment in gas tank due to welding slag in the manufacturing process. The sediment ended up clogging up the fuel filters and stoping the fuel pump. This resulted in the motorcycle…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 6, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11337669

Other Honda CRF1000A years

← 2017 CRF1000A

YearComplaintsRecalls
2018130
2017 CRF1000A40

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda CRF1000A?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 13 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda CRF1000A?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Honda CRF1000A a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF1000A model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.