2018 Honda Crf1000d Safety Report

The 2018 Honda CRF1000D has a relatively low number of NHTSA complaints, with only 5 total reported incidents. There have been no reported crashes or fires, but one injury has been associated with a complaint. A significant pattern emerging from the complaints points to issues with the fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 3 out of 5 complaints (60%). These issues describe intermittent loss of power, engine stalling, and contamination within the fuel tank due to welding slag or tank lining coming loose, leading to fouled fuel pumps and filters. One complaint also mentions an abrupt gear change from sixth to third gear independently, indicating a potential power train issue. Despite these reported issues, the vehicle has no open recalls, which suggests that Honda has not identified a widespread safety defect requiring a recall campaign based on the current data. The NHTSA has not conducted crash tests for this specific motorcycle model, resulting in 'N/A' ratings for Overall, Frontal, Side, and Rollover safety. This lack of official crash test data means its performance in collision scenarios is not publicly assessed by NHTSA. Overall, while the complaint volume is low, the recurring theme of fuel system contamination and power loss is concerning, especially given the potential for these issues to occur at highway speeds, as described in multiple complaints. The single reported injury further underscores the safety implications of sudden power loss. Buyers should be aware of these specific mechanical vulnerabilities, particularly concerning the fuel system, despite the absence of recalls and crash test data.

Our recommendation: Prospective buyers should be aware of the documented fuel system contamination and power loss issues, which can be serious safety concerns, and consider a thorough pre-purchase inspection of the fuel tank and pump assembly.