Honda GL1800 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 62 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Honda GL1800 (2005–2024). The 2018 GL1800 has the most serious complaints, most often about acceleration & cruise control.

Complaints
62
Recalls
8
Model years
18
Worst year
2018

Complaints by model year

20052200722009220121201423201628820191720211220233
NHTSA complaints per Honda GL1800 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Worst Honda GL1800 years to buy

Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).

  1. 2018 Honda GL1800 — 28 complaints, 4 crashes; top problem: Acceleration & Cruise Control

Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2014 (0 complaints).

Every Honda GL1800 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2024 GL180030001Steering
2023 GL180020001Brakes
2022 GL180010002Brakes
2021 GL180071003Acceleration & Cruise Control
2020 GL180010003Brakes
2019 GL180080002Engine
2018 GL1800284072Acceleration & Cruise Control
2016 GL180030001Brakes
2015 GL180020002Brakes
2014 GL180000002—
2013 GL180010002Brakes
2012 GL180000004—
2010 GL180020004Engine
2009 GL180000005—
2008 GL180021004Brakes
2007 GL180000004—
2006 GL180020004Wheels & Tires
2005 GL180000002—

Most common Honda GL1800 problem areas (all years)

  • Engine
    14 complaints
  • Brakes
    14 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    10 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    10 complaints
  • Electrical System
    9 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    8 complaints
  • Steering
    7 complaints
  • Suspension
    5 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    3 complaints
  • Lighting
    3 complaints

Complaint trend

2022
Complaints about the Honda GL1800 received by NHTSA each month.

Honda GL1800 recalls

  • Recall 24V820000Oct 31, 202418,196 vehiclesModel years 2018–2021

    Risk: An engine stall and rear wheel lockup can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

  • Recall 24V113000Feb 15, 202429,301 vehiclesModel years 2018–2024

    Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 22V449000Jun 23, 20221,740 vehiclesModel years 2020–2022

    Risk: An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

  • Recall 18V045000Jan 9, 2018960 vehiclesModel years 2009–2016

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V031000Jan 10, 2017882 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the operator resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V347000May 24, 20162,701 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the rider resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 15V700000Oct 23, 2015145,219 vehiclesModel years 2005–2015

    Risk: A rear brake that drags may increase the risk of a vehicle crash. Additionally, extended riding with the rear brake dragging could generate enough heat to result in a fire.

  • Recall 11V567000Dec 1, 2011126,000 vehiclesModel years 2005–2012

    Risk: Unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash, and riding the motorcycle with the rear brake dragging may generate enough heat to cause the rear brake to catch fire.

Other Honda models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology