MYRModel Year Report

1994 Honda GL1500

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1994 Honda GL1500
RENDERED 2026-08-02T09:32:55.850Z

Only 4 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 4 complaints 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, 1994 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
1994: 4 complaints
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YearComplaints
19881
19892
19900
19921
19944
19953
19968
19974
19982
19996
20004
20019
20022

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 4 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

TIRES

2 of 4 total reports mention: tires.

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FAILURE OF METZELER MOTORCYCLE TIRE SIZE 160 80-16B 75H TREAD CAME APART ON TIRE WHILE DRIVING MOUNTAIN ROADS. DOT XE 44 E2234113

NHTSA ODI report, 20180702

I HAVE HAD MY LAST TWO REAR TIRES FAIL THE SAME WAY AND BOTH WERE REPLACED BY ME WITH ONLY ABOUT 60% OF THE TIRE USED.

NHTSA ODI report, 20001030

SUSPENSION

1 of 4 total reports mentions: suspension.

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FRONT SUSPENSION PERFORMS ERRATIC ALLOWING FRONT WHEEL TO WOBBLE BETWEEN 35-40 MPH. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. TT

NHTSA ODI report, 19950726

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

1 of 4 total reports mentions: electrical system.

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CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED THE MOTORCYCLE WILL STALL AND DIED OUT WITH OUT WARNING DUE TO THE WIRING HARNESSES. A RECALL HAS BEEN ADVISED BUT HOWEVER THIS MAKE/MODEL AND YEAR WAS NOT INCLUDED. DEALER NOTIFIED. MR

NHTSA ODI report, 20021015

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

1994 Honda GL1500 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for tires issues (2 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for electrical system issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 1994 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 1994 Honda GL1500?

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

How many recalls does the 1994 Honda GL1500 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.