MYRModel Year Report

1988 Honda GL1500

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1988 Honda GL1500
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:55:26.624Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
1

Campaigns on file for 1988

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002
1988: 1 complaint 1988 1 1989: 2 complaints 1989 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaint 1992 1994: 4 complaints 1994 1995: 3 complaints 1995 1996: 8 complaints 1996 1997: 4 complaints 1997 1998: 2 complaints 1998 1999: 6 complaints 1999 2000: 4 complaints 2000 2001: 9 complaints 2001 2002: 2 complaints 2002

1988: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
19881
19892
19900
19921
19944
19953
19968
19974
19982
19996
20004
20019
20022

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel system, gasoline

1 of 1 total report mentions: fuel system, gasoline, most commonly citing carburetor system.

Show complaint excerpts

I recently purchased a 1988 Honda GL1500 Goldwing. At slow speeds the motorcycle throttle response is unpredictable. It has a hesitation and then surges. I have nearly dropped the motorcycle whenever it spun out in gravel because of this issue.

NHTSA ODI report, 2003-10-17

Safety timeline

1 recall · 0 investigations · oldest first

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  1. R
    1995-06-22Fuel system, gasoline95V128000 The sensor's plastic case material can leak allowing the sensor to shut off the engine unexpectedly during abrupt turns or when riding over bumpy surfaces.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the bank angle sensor.

    Check if this car was fixed →

Buy-smart checklist

1988 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel system, gasoline: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 95V128000 · Fuel system, gasoline
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1988 Honda GL1500 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 1988 Honda GL1500?
The most-reported component is fuel system, gasoline, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 1988 Honda GL1500 have?
1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.