MYRModel Year Report

1989 Honda GL1500

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1989 Honda GL1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:33:06.647Z

Only 2 complaints 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 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

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COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Honda GL1500 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 1989 highlighted. 1988: 1 complaints 1988 1989: 2 complaints 1989 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
1989: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19892
19900
19921
19944
19953
19968
19974
19982
19996
20004
20019
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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BANK ANGLE SENSOR FAILED.

NHTSA ODI report, 19970627

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 2 total reports mentions: electrical system.

CRASH INJURY
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MOTORCYCLE STALS OUT 5 TIMES, POSSIBLE ELECTRICAL PROBLEM, BANK ANGLE SENSOR/LOOSE WIRING CONNECTOR TO ALTERNATOR, ONCE RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT/INJURY. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950303

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

1989 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 95V128000 (fuel system, gasoline) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1989 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 1989 Honda GL1500?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 1989 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.