AI Damage2019 Honda CRF1000: common problems
Owners of the 2019 Honda CRF1000 filed 14 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system and engine. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 14
What fails most often
- 1 Fuel/propulsion system 100% of all complaints
- 2 Engine 36% of all complaints
- 3 Vehicle speed control 14% of all complaints
- 4 Powertrain 7% of all complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system: 14 complaints (100% of all).
- Engine: 5 complaints (36% of all).
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (14% of all).
- Powertrain: 1 complaints (7% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 14 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
was riding motorcycle in moderate traffic when abruptly the rear wheel locked up around 35-45mph caused me to control bike with rear wheel locked up about 50ft almost causing a car to hit me from behind, untill I made it to the shoulder of the road, no warning lights on system for fuel pump issue and bike would…
Bike encounters momentary loss of power like running out of fuel. happens at all speeds and occasionally dies while taking off from a stop. Bike has been at the shop 4 times totaling over 150 days has had the fuel filter recall preformed twice, fuel pump replaced once and the problem has still not been resolved.
ENGINE STALL - ENGINE CHOCKING IN THE MIDDLE OF crossroads. I was luck enough the car driver stopped the car before crashed into me. I brought 2 times the motorcycle to the dealer. First time they said there was a problem with a cylinder and they changed spark plug and injectors.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 9,551 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 26% most complained about).
On average one model year of the CRF1000 has 9 complaints (2 years in the data). This year has 14, above average.
What to check before buying
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Powertrain. Shift quality under load, harsh shifts, transmission codes, CV joints.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2019 Honda CRF1000?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: fuel/propulsion system, engine, vehicle speed control. Total complaints: 14. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: stalls while driving (36%), fuel system, fuel smell (29%), loss of power / limp mode (29%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2019 Honda CRF1000?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2019 Honda CRF1000 from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2019 models
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.