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Honda Gl1800

773 federal complaints across 22 model years (2001-2024) ยท 15 recall campaigns

Complaints by model year

Federal complaints filed against each model year of the Honda Gl1800. Hover a bar for the count.

2001
2002
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
2009
2010
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Three most-complained-about yearsAll other years

Which years to avoid

Ranked from the same federal record. Click any year for its full file.

Years to look at twice

  1. 2002 Honda Gl1800 - 210 complaints
  2. 2003 Honda Gl1800 - 107 complaints
  3. 2001 Honda Gl1800 - 103 complaints
Highest raw complaint counts. Counts are not adjusted for sales volume.

Quieter years

  1. 2008 Honda Gl1800 - 60 complaints
  2. 2001 Honda Gl1800 - 103 complaints
  3. 2003 Honda Gl1800 - 107 complaints
Fewest complaints among years with a meaningful record; the two newest model years are excluded because they have had little time to accumulate filings.

What fails, all years combined

Engine & cooling
243
Body & structure
103
Brakes
81
Power train
61
Steering
53
Suspension
45

Every model year

Model yearComplaintsRecalls
2024 Honda Gl180061
2023 Honda Gl180021
2022 Honda Gl180012
2021 Honda Gl1800133
2020 Honda Gl180033
2019 Honda Gl1800122
2018 Honda Gl1800462
2016 Honda Gl180071
2015 Honda Gl180082
2014 Honda Gl180092
2013 Honda Gl1800162
2012 Honda Gl1800494
2010 Honda Gl1800284
2009 Honda Gl180025
2008 Honda Gl1800604
2007 Honda Gl1800284
2006 Honda Gl1800275
2005 Honda Gl1800252
2004 Honda Gl1800114
2003 Honda Gl18001076
2002 Honda Gl18002106
2001 Honda Gl18001035

Recall campaigns, all years

Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Recall repairs are free at the dealer.

CampaignYearsComponentSummary
24V8200002018-2021Engine And Engine CoolingHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2021 GL1800 Goldwing motorcycles. The primary drive gear bolt on the crankshaft may break, which can result in an engine
24V1130002018-2024Fuel System, GasolineHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018-2024 GL1800 (Goldwing), CBR600RR, and 2018-2019 CBR1000RR motorcycles. The fuel pump impellers may have been improperly m
22V4490002020-2022Engine And Engine CoolingHonda (American Honda Motor Co) is recalling certain 2020-2022 GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles equipped with manual transmissions. An ignition timing software error for the engine con
18V0450002009-2016Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2009-2010 and 2012-2016 Honda GL1800 Gold Wing motorcycles. These motorcycles have air bag inflators assembled as part of the
17V0310002006-2012Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2006-2009 and 2012 Honda GL1800 (Goldwing) motorcycles originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, G
16V3470002006-2010Air BagsHonda (American Honda Motor, Inc.) is recalling certain model year 2006-2010 Honda GL1800 (Gold Wing) motorcycles manufactured February 8, 2006, to May 14, 2009 originally sold, or
15V7000002001-2015Service Brakes, HydraulicAmerican Honda Motor Co., Inc. (Honda) is recalling certain model year 2001-2010 and 2012-2015 GL1800, 2001-2005 GL1800A and 2013-2015 GL1800B motorcycles. The rear brakes of the a
11V5670002001-2012Service Brakes, HydraulicHONDA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2001-2010, AND MODEL YEAR 2012 GL1800 GOLDWING MOTORCYCLES. UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE COMBINED BRAKING SYSTEM'
06V2700002006EquipmentON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES, THE OWNER'S MANUALS CONTAIN INCORRECT CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S (NHTSA) VEHICLE SA
05V0270002001-2004StructureON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED
05V0100002002-2004Service Brakes, HydraulicCERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH COMBINED-BRAKE SYSTEMS HAVE A PROPORTIONING CONTROL VALVE (PCV) THAT MECHANICALLY PROPORTIONS BRAKE FORCE WHEN THE REAR BRAKE IS APPLIED. A SEAL I
03V3500002002-2003StructureON SOME MOTORCYCLES, CERTAIN FRAME WELDS DO NOT MEET MANUFACTURING SPECIFICATIONS. HIGH LOADS CREATED WHEN RIDING ON ROUGH ROAD SURFACES OR THROUGH POTHOLES CAN CAUSE THE AFFECTED
02V3400002002-2003Fuel System, GasolineON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE BANK ANGLE SENSORS DESIGNED TO SHUT OFF THE FUEL PUMP AND THE ENGINE ELECTRICAL POWER IN THE EVENT THE MOTORCYCLE FALLS OVER, WERE INSTALLED USING THE W
01V1620002001Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED ENGINE STOP SWITCH. THE ENGINE STOP SWITCH IS SENSITIVE TO ACCIDENTAL CONTACT OR STRONG JOLTING, SUCH AS HITTING A P
01V1330002001Engine And Engine CoolingVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES EQUIPPED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PULSE ROTOR. THE CRANKSHAFT PULSE ROTOR, A DEVICE USED FOR IGNITION TIMING, COULD FAIL AND CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL