MYRModel Year Report

1988 Honda GL1500

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1988 Honda GL1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:33:02.639Z

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 PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda GL1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1988 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1990: 0 complaints 1990 1992: 1 complaints 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 complaints
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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.

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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, 20031017

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 19950622 — fuel system, gasoline

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.

Campaign 95V128000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1988 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for fuel system, gasoline issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V128000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
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:carburetor system, 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 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.