Honda CRF1000D Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jun 4, 2025 · 10 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 10 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file for the Honda CRF1000D, across 3 model years (2016–2018). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (5). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2018, with 5 complaints
2016: 2201622017: 3201732018: 520185

n = 10 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Honda CRF1000D years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No CRF1000D model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2018 CRF1000D: 5 complaints, 0 recalls
  2. 2017 CRF1000D: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
  3. 2016 CRF1000D: 2 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 CRF1000D problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System520
Engine220
Electronic Stability Control (esc)110
Power Train110
Service Brakes110
Suspension110
Vehicle Speed Control111

All Honda CRF1000D model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2018 CRF1000D50—Fuel/propulsion System
2017 CRF1000D30—Electronic Stability Control (esc)
2016 CRF1000D20—Suspension

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Frequently asked questions

Which Honda CRF1000D years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (5), 2017 (3), 2016 (2). 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 CRF1000D?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 5 complaints across 2 model years.

How many recalls does the Honda CRF1000D have?

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