2018 Honda CRF1000A: problems, recalls and reliability
1 recall and 13 owner complaints on record; most reports concern fuel/propulsion system.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Aug 2018
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“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.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2020
“The fuel tank has a grey matter that is flaking off and clogging the fuel strainer, fuel filter and most likely damaging the injectors. The bike stalled while turning in a busy intersection almost causing a accident. I cleaned up the fuel pump, filter and strainer but without a properly built tank this problem is going to happen again. The bike has 7,873 miles on it. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2020
“Fuel tank liner is releasing from the tank wall and seams. This is causing the fuel filter to clog fast and prematurely. This also causes stress and wear on the fuel pump from being starved of gasoline. Which also causes the motor to cut out at 4k rpms. This is dangerous when trying to pass or avoid road obstacles. This has gotten to the point to where sometimes the bike needs to be shut down and let fuel to infiltrate through the filter to restart and combat fuel starvation. This has happened on several occasions. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · May 2020
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“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 being starved for fuel and not running. I was stranded on the side of the road in the middle of nowhere.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2020
“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 the motorcycle. Pre filter and filter in the tank fuel delivery module are clogged with grey flakes. Flakes seem to be corrosion or coating of tank welds. I cleaned the tank and installed a new pre-filter and covered the entire fuel delivery module in a filter type sock to prevent future issues. I purchased this bike new in july of 2019 and the bike had about 6,000 miles when the problem occurred.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2020
“Motorcycle loss of power when at highway speeds and was unable to complete an overtaking maneuver. Felt like fuel starvation and was able to pull to side of freeway without an accident. After turning ignition on/off bike started up and ran ok but did the same power loss 3-4times that day. A very dangerous situation.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Feb 2020
“The fuel pump is clogged with a grey waxy substance that seems to come off the welds inside the fuel tank. The motorcycle lurched and faltered in traffic creating a dangerous situation. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2019
“Formation of a flakey material inside the tank that clogged the fuel filter and pump causing it to stumble or stall are high rpm's or when fuel level was below a certain point but far from empty. Mostly occurred at freeway speeds. *tr”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Aug 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2019 (na) honda africa twin adventurer sports motorcycle. While riding at various speeds, the engine would shut off without warning. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and restarted the vehicle; however, the failure persistently occurred. The contact rode to westside motorsports (4201 s grove rd, spokane, wa 99224, 509-747-1862) where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank, fuel pump, and fuel filter were defective. The motorcycle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a complaint was filed. The failure mileage was 2,000. The VIN was invalid. *tt consumer stated motorcycle has been repaired. *jb”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Jun 2019
“Tl* the contact owns a 2018 honda africa twin avenger sport motorcycle. While riding at various speeds above 50 mph, the motorcycle would suddenly shut off. The failure occurred multiple times. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was determined that the failure was related to a fuel supply issue. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 800.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Apr 2019
Recalls - 1 campaign
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain Honda Genuine Accessory Centerstand Kits, part number 08M70-MJP-G50, sold for possible installation on 2016-2018 Africa Twin motorcycles. The circlip can break allowing the centerstand to detach.
Remedy: Honda will notify all registered owners of 2016-2018 Honda Africa Twins advising them that if they purchased the affected centerstand kit, not to use it and to take the motorcycle to a dealer. Dealers will replace the circlip and washer, free of charge. The recall began October 2, 2018. Owners may contact Honda customer service at 1-866-784-1870. Honda's number for this recall is KJ5.
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Is the 2018 Honda CRF1000A reliable?
NHTSA has 13 owner complaints and 1 recall campaign on record for the 2018 Honda CRF1000A. The most complained-about area is fuel/propulsion system.
Does the 2018 Honda CRF1000A have open recalls?
1 recall campaign has been issued, the latest concerning structure:motorcycle:kickstand/center stand. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.