2018 Honda CRF1000D Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Jan 15, 2021 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other CRF1000D years
Not enough data 1st of 3 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2018 Honda CRF1000D. That is the most of any CRF1000D model year in the database (3 years). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (4 complaints, 80%), typically at around 6,100 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.

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

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Most common 2018 Honda CRF1000D problems

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

Fuel/propulsion System4 · ~6,100 mi
Engine1 · ~1,700 mi
Power Train1 · ~14,000 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System480%6,100——
Engine120%1,700——
Power Train120%14,000——

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

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2020, with 4 complaints
2019: 1201912020: 420204

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2018 Honda CRF1000D recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2018 Honda CRF1000D.

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.

NHTSA defect investigations

  • Clogged fuel filter causing a stall. (PE20013) — opened Aug 10, 2020, closed Jan 15, 2021, led to recall 20V797000.

Recent owner reports

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

This is my first instance:i was riding on the 2 freeway, around 65mph and when i tried to overtake a slower car, i opened up the trottle and the bike lugged, and shook, losing power. Steadily the bike kept losing power until it was not safe. I had to pull to the side of the road as fast as i could…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 9, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11382776

On 2 separate occasions while under power and moving on a city street the motorcycle was starved for fuel and quit running. Once at 1700 miles and once at 3200 miles on the odometer.

Engine · received Aug 24, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11350935

Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda crf1000d2 (africa twin adventure sports). The contact stated that when driving at 70 mph, the motorcycle gear abruptly changed from sixth gear and entered into third gear independently. In addition, the rear tire stopped working and the contact was able to avoid a…

Power Train · received Aug 21, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11350684

Motorcycle has documented history of intermittent loss of power while in motion. Removed fuel tank and fuel pump to discover inside welds of fuel tank had welding slag that had come loose and contaminated the tank. The fuel filter, fuel pump, and fuel pump housing were all fouled with the slag…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 20, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11350466

Riding motorcycle on interstate when i experienced loss of power, barely able to get out of traffic. Could go no more than 15 miles at a time for 130 miles home. Dealer finally determined fuel tank lining coming off causing debris in fuel pump assembly. Honda states fuel pump is on back order until…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Jul 24, 2019 · NHTSA complaint 11234560

Other Honda CRF1000D years

← 2017 CRF1000D

YearComplaintsRecalls
201850
2017 CRF1000D30
2016 CRF1000D20

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Honda CRF1000D?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 4 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Honda CRF1000D?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2018 Honda CRF1000D a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other CRF1000D model years, the 2018 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.